Andy Mac, Rodolfo Ramos and Jamie Bestwick Tops at China Invitational
May 10, 2009 – 8:07 pm PT by GregTags: Andy Macdonald, Austen Seaholm, Jamie Bestwick, PLG, Rodolfo Ramos —
Andy Macdonald - China Invitational 2009 cr. Alli
Looks like China is the new center of action sports — at least for the last two weeks. A week after Andy Macdonald and Austen Seaholm won gold at the Asia X Games, Macdonald, Rodolfo Ramos and Jamie Bestwick snatched wins at the second annual China Invitational.
Macdonald edged out last year’s China champ, Pierre Luc-Gagnon, in the Skate Vert contest. Adam Taylor came in third. Meanwhile, Austen Seaholm was a distant second to Brazil’s Ramos in the Skate Park event. Last year’s Park event was rained out. Ramos’ fellow Brazillian Carlos De Andrade was third.
In BMX Vert, Jamie Bestwick started his season right with a huge performance (94.17), with Steve McCann (91.83) and Chad Kagy (90.00) following him on the podium. Unlike the skate contests, the BMX Vert field included most of the top players in the sport, giving a clear indication that Bestwick will look tough to beat again this season.
For more about the event, check out the official site on AlliSports.com… We have some results below plus keep reading after the jump for the official press releases.
China Invitational Results
Skateboard Park Finals (Sunday, May 10, 2009)
1. Rodolofo Ramos, Brazil, 89.60
2. Austen Seaholm, Anaheim, Calif., 83.70
3. Carlos de Andrade, Brazil, 83.20
4. Danilo Do Rosario, Brazil, 81.50
5. Chris Mendes, Moreno Valley, Calif., 80.40
6. Chad Bartie, Australia, 73.50
7. Lin Che, China, 63.75
8. Fabrizio Santos, Brazil, 58.25
9. Zhi Xing Li, China, 54.00
10. Luciano Lin, China, 39.00
BMX Vert Finals (Saturday, May 9, 2009)
1. Jamie Bestwick, Great Britain, 94.17
2. Steven McCann, Australia, 91.83
3. Chad Kagy, Gilroy, Calif., 90.00
4. Simon Tabron, Great Britain, 89.33
5. Jimmy Walker, Chicago, Ill., 89.17
6. Dennis McCoy, Kansas City, Mo., 88.00
7. Kevin Robinson, East Providence, R.I., 87.33
8. Zackery Warden, St. Louis, Mo., 86.00
Skateboard Vert Finals (Saturday, May 9, 2009)
1. Andy Macdonald, Boston, Mass., 90.00
2. Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Canada, 88.25
3. Adam Taylor, Cocoa Beach, Fla., 85.50
4. Renton Millar, Australia, 76.50
5. Bob Burnquist, Brazil, 68.00
6. Buster Halterman, Wellsville, Calif., 67.50
7. Sandro Dias, Brazil, 65.50
RODOLFO RAMOS WINS SKATEBOARD PARK EVENT AT CHINA INVITATIONAL
Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 10, 2009 – Rodolfo Ramos won the skateboard park competition Sunday at the second annual China Invitational in Beijing, China.
Ramos’ run, which included a frontside 180 to switch crooks on the up rail, earned him the top spot with a score of 89.60.
“I’m so happy,” Ramos, 24 from Brazil, said. “This is my first win at an Alli event. I’m so stoked to win in China too because it is one of my favorite countries. See you in Boston!”
Austen Seaholm, of Anaheim, Calif., was second at 83.70 and Brazil’s Carlos de Andrade was third with an 83.20.
In Saturday’s action, Jamie Bestwick won the BMX vert finals (94.17) and Andy Macdonald won the skateboard vert finals with a 90.00.
“This weekend showcased some great competitions in front of an enthusiastic crowd,” said Chris Prybylo, Vice President of Events at Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports. “The local organizers were great hosts. They staged an amazing event, and the athletes enjoyed seeing the historic sights of Beijing. We look forward to great television shows on both BTV in Beijing and NBC in the U.S.”
“Everything is coming together for the future of action sports in China,” said Zhou Qiang, President of China New Media Investment Inc. “This year featured a great venue in downtown Beijing that hosted events from the 2008 Olympic Games; we had great crowds, brand new courses, great athletes and competitions. We are looking forward to the third annual China Invitational.”
The two-day competition, Alli’s second annual international event, featured skateboarding vert and park and BMX vert disciplines.
China Invitational Results
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Beijing, China
Skateboard Park Finals
1. Rodolofo Ramos, Brazil, 89.60. 2. Austen Seaholm, Anaheim, Calif., 83.70. 3. Carlos de Andrade, Brazil, 83.20. 4. Danilo Do Rosario, Brazil, 81.50. 5. Chris Mendes, Moreno Valley, Calif., 80.40. 6. Chad Bartie, Australia, 73.50. 7. Lin Che, China, 63.75. 8. Fabrizio Santos, Brazil, 58.25. 9. Zhi Xing Li, China, 54.00. 10. Luciano Lin, China, 39.00.
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JAMIE BESTWICK WINS BMX VERT AND ANDY MACDONALD WINS SKATEBOARD VERT EVENTS AT CHINA INVITATIONAL
BEIJING, China – Jamie Bestwick won the BMX vert competition and Andy Macdonald claimed the victory in the skateboard vert contest Saturday at the second annual China Invitational in Beijing, China.
Jamie Bestwick, 37, of Great Britain, executed a technical run that included a downside tail whip to late no footed can-can and opposite flair for the win. He earned a score of 94.17.
“It took a long journey to get here,” said Bestwick, “but the end result was well worth it. A tremendous battle took place on the ramp and it was a chance to inspire a new audience.”
Steven McCann, of Australia, was second at 91.83 and Chad Kagy, of Gilroy, Calif. was third with a 90.00.
In the skateboard vert competition, Andy Macdonald, 37, landed two frontside 540 variations. His run also included a 720 to earn a score of 90.00.
“I ended strong,” said Macdonald of Boston, Mass. “I’ve been here in China for two week so I am on China time. I was definitely feeling that China chi.”
Pierre-Luc Gagnon, of Canada, took second place with a 88.25 and Adam Taylor, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., rounded out the podium at 85.50.
The two-day competition is Alli’s second annual international event and features skateboarding vert and park and BMX vert. Sunday’s action features skateboard park finals.
China Invitational Results
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Beijing, China
BMX Vert Finals
1. Jamie Bestwick, Great Britain, 94.17. 2. Steven McCann, Australia, 91.83. 3.Chad Kagy, Gilroy, Calif., 90.00. 4. Simon Tabron, Great Britain, 89.33. 5. Jimmy Walker, Chicago, Ill., 89.17. 6. Dennis McCoy, Kansas City, Mo., 88.00. 7. Kevin Robinson, East Providence, R.I., 87.33. 8. Zackery Warden, St. Louis, Mo., 86.00.
Skateboard Vert Finals
1. Andy Macdonald, Boston, Mass., 90.00. 2. Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Canada, 88.25. 3. Adam Taylor, Cocoa Beach, Fla., 85.50. 4. Renton Millar, Australia, 76.50. 5. Bob Burnquist, Brazil, 68.00. 6. Buster Halterman, Wellsville, Calif., 67.50. 7. Sandro Dias, Brazil, 65.50.
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