China Invitational Winners

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• May 11 2009
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Andy Mac.

The two-day skate and BMX China Invitational rolled into Beijing this weekend and Rodolfo Ramos and Andy Macdonald walked away with wins in the park and vert events.

Ramos’ run, which included a frontside 180 to switch crooks on the up rail, earned him the top spot with a score of 89.60.

“I’m so happy,” Ramos, 24 from Brazil, said. “This is my first win at an Alli event. I’m so stoked to win in China too because it is one of my favorite countries. See you in Boston!”

Austen Seaholm, of Anaheim, Calif., was second at 83.70 and Brazil’s Carlos de Andrade was third with an 83.20.

In the skateboard vert competition, Andy Macdonald, 37, landed two frontside 540 variations. His run also included a 720 to earn a score of 90.00.

“I ended strong,” said Macdonald of Boston, Mass. “I’ve been here in China for two week so I am on China time. I was definitely feeling that China chi.”

Pierre-Luc Gagnon, of Canada, took second place with a 88.25 and Adam Taylor, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., rounded out the podium at 85.50.

The two-day competition is Alli’s second annual international event and features skateboarding vert and park and BMX vert. Sunday’s action features skateboard park finals.
“This weekend showcased some great competitions in front of an enthusiastic crowd,” said Chris Prybylo, Vice President of Events at Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports. “The local organizers were great hosts. They staged an amazing event, and the athletes enjoyed seeing the historic sights of Beijing. We look forward to great television shows on both BTV in Beijing and NBC in the U.S.”

“Everything is coming together for the future of action sports in China,” said Zhou Qiang, President of China New Media Investment Inc. “This year featured a great venue in downtown Beijing that hosted events from the 2008 Olympic Games; we had great crowds, brand new courses, great athletes and competitions. We are looking forward to the third annual China Invitational.”

The two-day competition, Alli’s second annual international event, featured skateboarding vert and park and BMX vert disciplines.

China Invitational Results
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Beijing, China

Skateboard Park Finals
1. Rodolofo Ramos, Brazil, 89.60.  2. Austen Seaholm, Anaheim, Calif., 83.70.  3. Carlos de Andrade, Brazil, 83.20. 4. Danilo Do Rosario, Brazil, 81.50. 5. Chris Mendes, Moreno Valley, Calif., 80.40. 6. Chad Bartie, Australia, 73.50. 7. Lin Che, China, 63.75. 8. Fabrizio Santos, Brazil, 58.25. 9. Zhi Xing Li, China, 54.00. 10. Luciano Lin, China, 39.00.

Skateboard Vert Finals
1. Andy Macdonald, Boston, Mass., 90.00. 2. Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Canada, 88.25. 3. Adam Taylor, Cocoa Beach, Fla., 85.50. 4. Renton Millar, Australia, 76.50. 5. Bob Burnquist, Brazil, 68.00. 6. Buster Halterman, Wellsville, Calif., 67.50. 7. Sandro Dias, Brazil, 65.50.