After last year’s Paris, this weekend’s skateboarding prize has gathered in Lisbon for the highly anticipated Red Bull Conquest. Twenty athletes, eight of whom were in the last Olympics, competed for units assembled in the Portuguese capital’s commerce plaza. Many of these establishments have taken the form of famous sites in the city.
French colors were represented by Charlotte Heim and Vincent Millau. But for this edition of the Red Bull Conquest in Lisbon, the Portuguese were especially expected. And they knew how to respond. For the men, the final featured two local riders who delighted their fans. Bruno Sinra finally beat his compatriot Gustavo Ribeiro, finishing eighth at the last Olympics. Brazilian Talise Junior, despite qualifying with a wild card, completes the podium.
After a good start to the competition, in which Gabriel Ribeiro was released, Frenchman Vincent Melo did not manage to pass the semi-final stage. The French multiple champion was lost by future winner Bruno Senra and thus finished fourth.
Fifth in the Tokyo Olympics, young Dutchwoman Ross Zwieslott was one of the candidates, taking her rank. She won the final match against the Brazilian Marina Gabriela. Argentinian Aldana Bertrand finished third. Frenchwoman Charlotte Heim was also eliminated by the future winner, in the quarter-finals of the competition.
