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Race Report: Canadian Nationals Day 1
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Niko Desmarais Qualifies #1 in Picton
Niko Desmarais heads to the finish line to qualify #1. Photo Marcus Rietema
Picton, ON, Canada- Niko Desmarais uncorked an incredible second qualifying run this afternoon to earn the number one starting position for tomorrow's Prince Edward County Gravity Festival / IGSA Canadian National Championship Downhill Skateboarding race. The veteran racer from Montreal set a time of 1:30.029 posting the fastest time of the day down the 1.2 km course that winds through Picton's city streets.
Prince Edward County Gravity Fest Starts Today
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Event Is Looking Great!
The Men's and Women's Downhill skateboarding Trophy's. Photo Marcus Rietema
Everything is set for the start of the first annual Prince Edward County Gravity Fest. Thousands of straw bales have been put in place, grandstands erected and the registration crew was busy into the night getting the riders signed in. The race is the first IGSA sanctioned event in the Province of Ontario. It's being held in the heart of Picton, Canada about two hours East of Toronto. The race is being organized by the family and friends of top ranked street luge competitor Kolby Parks. IGSA President Marcus Rietema is on hand to perform the tech inspection, timing & scoring duties and file event reports. "I'm very impressed with the level of organization and planning that has gone into the event", Said Rietema.
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