Il colombiano JC Gonzalez è in testa alla semifinale di Street maschile ai World Skate Games Italia 2024

Il colombiano JC Gonzalez ha vinto la semifinale di street skateboard maschile ai World Skate Games Italia 2024, assicurandosi il primo posto con un punteggio combinato di 252,53.

Colombian skateboarder JC Gonzalez led the men’s street skateboarding semi-final at the World Skate Games Italia 2024 on Saturday, securing the last spot in the world championship final. The 27-year-old Olympian’s impressive performance set the stage for an exciting finale.

Gonzalez’s standout performance

Gonzalez, competing in heat two of the postponed men’s semi-final, showcased his skills with a combination of high-scoring runs and tricks:

Colombian JC Gonzalez Tops Men’s Street Semi-Final at World Skate Games Italia 2024Colombian JC Gonzalez tops men's street skateboarding semi-final at World Skate Games Italia 2024, securing first place with a combined score of 252.53.
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  • Second run score: 80.00 (third-best in the 16-man contest round)
  • Two standout tricks:
    • 82.52 points
    • 90.01 points (frontside feeble to front grind on the long rail)
  • Total combined score: 252.53

The crowd erupted in applause for Gonzalez’s innovative 90.01-point trick, which helped secure his first-place position in the semi-finals.

Other notable performances

While Gonzalez stole the show, several other skateboarders delivered impressive performances:

Tijmen Overbeek’s surprise qualification

  • 14-year-old Dutch skater
  • Currently ranked 188 in World Skateboarding Rankings
  • Scored a total of 244.55 points
  • Qualified in third place, just 0.33 points behind Matias Dell Olio (244.22 points)

Seasoned competitors advancing

  • Kelvin Hoefler: Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist
  • Richard Tury: Paris 2024 finalist
  • Tommy Fynn: Qualified in fifth place
  • Kristoffer Kroon: Qualified in sixth place
  • Sasaki Toa: Qualified in seventh place

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Upcoming finals

The women’s and men’s finals are scheduled for later in the day:

  • Women’s final start time: 18:15 (UTC+2)
  • Live streaming available on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices in selected territories

The article does not provide information on the specific start time for the men’s final or any additional details about the women’s competition.

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