four pairs put on really amazing performances, in terms of technique and synchronization. With such virtuosity the judges found it extremely difficult to decide who was going into the final. 
The final catapulted Spain’s David ‘Naran’ Peñafiel and Czech Michael Beran to victory thanks to a refined technique and a perfect style and execution from ‘Naran’ in a Backflip Superman and from Beran in both a Flair Tailwhip and a Wallride Tailwhip. The pair’s victory was even more special because, as Beran said “I’m recovering from an elbow injury I had four months ago, but ‘Naran’ invited me to compete here and I couldn’t say no. I didn’t think we could win, to be honest.” Beran added that “the best thing of this contest is that it gives priority to creativity.” 
Second were Spain’s Perico and US’ Alistair Whitton and Britons Kriss Kyle and Jason Phelan were third.
The American rider Tom Dugan fell off in the first round and was taken to hospital, where he’s recovering well. Sergio Layos, as the event’s host, opted to be with his friend Dugan.
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