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Race Report: Hot Heels Africa

Marcus Rietema
Published on 09 December 2012

Silva Wins, Clinches IGSA World Cup Series Championship

Silva Champ

Kogelberg, South Africa - Douglas Silva was the winner of today's Hot Heels Africa IGSA World Cup Series finale in Kogelberg, South Africa.  The victory clinched the 2012 IGSA World Cup Series Open Downhill Skateboarding Championship for the veteran skater from Brazil.  Silva's Championship is the first for a skater from South America and also marks the fist time it has been won by a skater outside of North America or Europe.  Silva had two World Cup wins (France, South Africa), a second place in Australia and three third place World Cup finishes in his Championship season.

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Qualifying Report: Hot Heels Africa

SAGRA
Published on 08 December 2012

Silva Qualifies #1

Muller Clark

Kogelberg, South Africa - Day one kicked off late morning, after registration and greeting new riders. Riders only had practise runs on day one, getting to know the hill and getting accustomed to the conditions.

The racetrack is nestled in a valley, causing the default south-easterly wind to twist, turn and get turbulent around the curves of the mountains. Riders were getting used to head, tail and cross-winds, all in a single run. After a successful day and a few spills, riders retreated to the Hangklip Hotel for showers, nourishment and some character building.

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2012 IGSA
WCS CHAMPIONS
 
Downhill Skateboard
br-t Douglas Silva
W-Downhill Skateboard
sz-t Rebekka Gemperie
J-2 Downhill Skateboard
ca-t Quin Finocchio
J-1 Downhill Skateboard
us-t Greg Paproski
Street Luge
my-t Abdil Mahdzan
Classic Luge
us-t Frank Williams
2012 IGSA NORAM
SEASON CHAMPIONS
 
Downhill Skateboard
ca-t Patrick Switzer
W-Downhill Skateboard
ca-t Charlie Daigneault
J-2 Downhill Skateboard
ca-t Quin Finocchio
J-1 Downhill Skateboard
us-t Greg Paproski
Street Luge
us-t Christian Conaway
Classic Luge
ca-t William Condon
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Kelly's Home Road
IGSA WCS Logo lg
2012 IGSA EUROPEAN
SEASON CHAMPIONS
 
Downhill Skateboard
de-t Sebastian Hertler
W-Downhill Skateboard
sz-t Rebekka Gemperie
J-2 Downhill Skateboard
netherlands Deen Mondt
J-1 Downhill Skateboard
de-t Lennard Gires
Street Luge
spain Mickel Echegaray
Classic Luge
spain Mickel Echegaray
2012 IGSA
SOUTH AMERICAN
SEASON CHAMPIONS
 
Downhill Skateboard
ca-t   Dillon Stephens
W-Downhill Skateboard
br-t   Reine Oliveira
J-2 Downhill Skateboard
pe-t   Gustavo Paredes
J-1 Downhill Skateboard
pe-t   Rodrigo Fontana
Street Luge
br-t   Leo Borton
Classic Luge
cl-t   Rodrigo Bisquert
     
 Downhill Crazyness!!!
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