In Seattle fanden die LG Action Sports Championships statt. Plan-B Pro Paul Rodriguez konnte mal wiedereinen Sieg nach Hause fahrenund freute sich über die 30.000 Dollar für den ersten Platz.
In der Vert gewann Pierre-Luc Gagnon.
Hier alle Results vom Wochenende:
Street:
1. Paul Rodriquez
2. Greg Lutzka
3. Rodolfo Ramos
4. Jereme Rogers
5. Kurtis Colamonico
6. Fabrizio Santos
7. Danilo do Rosario
8. Wagner Ramos
Vert:
1. Pierre-Luc Gagnon
2. Danny Mayer
3. Sandro Dias
4. Bucky Lasek
5. Andy Macdonald
Offizielle Webseite mit Fotos, etc.
Press Release:
GAGNON AND RODRIGUEZ DISPLAY TEXTBOOK PERFECTION CAPTURING GOLD AT THE LG ACTION SPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
SEATTLE, Washington (November 3, 2008) – The capacity crowd atKeyArena experienced a textbook display of Skateboard Vert and Streetskills when Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Montreal, Canada) and Paul Rodriguez(Tarzana, Calif.) skated to Gold medals on the final day of the LGAction Sports World Championships.
Gagnon repeated as Skateboard Vert LG World Champion, redefining theword ‚domination‘ by claiming yet another major title in 2008. In a5-run, 10-wall competition, he produced runs that contained only oneblank wall as he turned out one banger after another. His 360-flip muteto fakie, which won him best trick earlier this season, amazed thecrowd, and his technical board tricks racked up the points to bring him$30,000 to add to his winnings this year.
It feels great to win the LG World Championships again. I’ve beenhaving a great time all season,“ said Gagnon. „I’ve been on the roadand practicing a lot, riding everyday. When I get to competitions allthe practice I’ve done helps make it seem almost like any other day.“
Winning Silver was good friend Danny Mayer (Omaha, Nebraska) whosekick flip 540, the hardest trick of the day, thrilled the crowd andgave him a firm hold on second place after his second run. Not morethan three people industry wide can perform the trick with thetechnical skill of Mayer, making it no wonder that tonight he findshimself $20,000 richer.
Third place seemed like Bucky Lasek’s (Baltimore, Maryland) afterproducing a few solid runs, but, like his nickname describes, the“pitbull on wheels,“ Sandro Dias (Santo Andre, Brazil) came through onhis final run to overcome Lasek and win the Bronze. After losing it onhis 10th wall twice in the two previous runs, Dias stuck his final runwhich included one of the highest 540s ever. It was enough to pocketthe $10,000 third place prize.
The Skateboard Street contest rivaled the Vert competition inexcitement when the top 8 men of a 14-man field took to the 6-foot dropstaircase to show off their skills in the final round. For ten minutesof controlled chaos they pushed their limits and threw one trick afteranother, cranking the level of skill beyond expectation. In the end,’textbook perfection‘ is what took the title; Paul Rodriguez (Tarzana,Calif.) earned the Gold with a score of 95.75.
„He’s a total machine,“ commented the judges. „His switch stance isas good as most people’s regular stance, and tonight he landed twice asmany tricks as his competition.“
„I went for some tricks I normally wouldn’t try, “ said Rodriquez. „You just do what you have to do to win.“
Greg Lutzka (Milwaukee, Wis.) captured second place and Rodolfo Ramos, the 2007 LG Skateboard Street World Champion, took third.
All of the action of the 6th annual LG Action Sports WorldChampionships produced by ASA Entertainment can be seen on CBS Sportson Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13th at 1:00p.m. and on Saturday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m. All times are Eastern.Local listings should be consulted for broadcast details in specificareas. The event will also air in more than 180 countries worldwide via25 networks.
For all the results, photos or more event information, pleasecontact Denise M. Abbott at 310 430 0496 or visitwww.lgactionsports.com.
Skateboard Vert Finals Results:
1) Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Montreal, Canada); 2) Danny Mayer (Omaha,Neb); 3) Sandro Dias (Santa Andre, Brazil); 4) Bucky Lasek (Baltimore,Maryland); 5) Andy Macdonald (San Diego, Calif.); 6) Marcelo Bastos(Sao Paulo, Brazil); 7) Buster Halterman (Wellsville, Penn); Alex Perelson (San Diego, Calif.)
Skateboard Street Finals Results:
1) Paul Rodriguez (Tarzana, Calif.); 2) Greg Lutzka (Milwaukee,Wis.); 3) Rodolfo Ramos (Cascavel, Brazil); 4) Jereme Rogers (Boston,Mass.); 5) Kurtis Colamonico (Long Beach, Calif.); 6) Fabrizio Santos(Aracaju, Brazil); 7) Danilo do Rosario (Curitiba, Brazil); Wagner Ramos (Cascavel, Parana, Brazil)
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