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After extending the field for the final from 16 to 20 athletes, the event organizers could be happy with the decision right from the beginning. Emil Johansson (SWE) kicked-off the final with the first run scoring a huge 82.6 and setting the bar for the competition. None of the following athletes were able to send a better run until the 19th rider dropped in: Nicholi Rogatkin. The American sent huge trick combinations including a fastplant 360 from the step down and his signature “first-run-cashroll” to score 92.3. Trick-machine Rogatkin lead into Run 2 ahead of Johansson and Max Mey from Germany (79.6).
Matt Jones: “I’m over the moon. It’s been a long time coming. I have always wanted to head to Whistler. My legs feel like jelly, that is how stoked I am right now. Thanks guys!”
Matt Jones will be joined by 17-year-old Emil Johansson in Whistler. Both were awarded with an FMB Wildcard for the best ranked riders, who had not yet qualified for Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler, which takes place onAugust 21st.
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