Yesterday launched the first day of the FISE WORLD SERIES in Denver, Colorado, third stage of the UCI BMX Freestyle Park Word Cup. Young athletes from more than 20 different countries gathered on the park to qualify for the semi-final happening today. Australia sent over his spectacular leaded by Brian Loupos who ended up finishing first qualified. But the men from down under will face heavy competition with the Russian trio and the American stars of the sport who will battle for the top spots.
Unfortunately the crowd favorite Kevin Peraza was unlucky on his run late yesterday night and could not make the cut. The 19 qualifiers are joined today by the top 5 of the actual overall ranking including big rivals Daniel Dhers and Logan Martin.
On the BMX flatland area: World champion Matthias Dandois made sure he was qualified first yesterday, he will be joined on the first part of the Battle by young chilean Benjamin Hudson and
Amateur flatland results. FISE World Denver, Colorado.
1 Alexander JOHNSON 22 years Dallas 80.67 pts
2 Wickham ANDREW 78.00 pts
3 Reilly ROBERT 44 years Denver 66.33 pts
4 Jason RIDEOUT 65.67 pts
5 Connor WENSEL 14 years Metairie 41.67 pts
Open qualifiers results UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup Denver, Colorado. 19 riders meet up with the 5 pre-qualified riders (top 5 from Fise Croatia) to form today's semi final. 12 will ride Monday's World Cup final. Make sure to watch it live on FATBMX.
Open qualifying results. Fise Denver.
1. Brandon Loupos (AUS)
2. Marin Rantes (CRO)
3. Pat Casey (USA)
4. Colton Walker (USA)
5. Irek Rizaev (RUS)
6. Kostya Andreev (RUS)
7. Nick Bruce (USA)
8. Brian Fox (USA)
9. Jonathan Camacho (ECU)
10. Kenneth Tencio (COR)
11. Daniel Sandoval (USA)
12. Vince Byron (AUS)
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