STU Rio enters decisive action this Saturday (November 15th) with the Street and Park semi-finals for both men and women taking place. Fierce competition is expected in all categories on this day. A total of 27 Brazilians are still candidates.
In the men’s street category, 12 players are firmly in the finals. The format will be 12 skaters divided into three heats, with each skater completing three 45-second laps. The best score is worth it, and the first two in each heat guarantee a spot in the finals.
Competing teams: Lucas Rabelo (BRA) Bruno Melan (BRA) Mauro Iglesias (ARG) Gabriel Aguilar (BRA) Wallace Gabriel (BRA) Matheus Mendes (BRA) Angelo Caro (PER) Carlos Ribeiro (BRA) Iván Monteiro (BRA) Marcelo Batista (BRA) Giovanni Viana (BRA) Joan L. Alves (bra)
Brazil remains strong in the men’s park, but Sweden’s Hampus Winnberg has emerged as the player to beat.
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Park repeats this format. 12 skaters, 3 heats, 3 45 second laps, best lap is worth it. The first two in each heat advance.
Players: Kalani Koenig (BRA) Ivan Federico (ITA) Luigi Cini (BRA) Hiroo Nagahara (Japan) Gui Coury (BRA) Pedro Barros (BRA) Tate Crews (USA) Pedro Carvalho (BRA) Augusto Akio (BRA) Kazunari Sakurai (Japan) Hampus Winberg (SUE) Colin Graham (USA)
Luigi Cini emerged with the second highest overall score in qualifying, while Hampus Wimberg stood out with the highest stage score of 89.97 points.
Women’s Park: Only 3 Brazilians took part in the race
The women also compete in a format of three heats of 12 skaters, with each heat consisting of three 45-second laps, with only the best standing. The top two from each heat advance to the finals.
Players: Nia Laso (ESP) Arisu Fujii (JPN) Laura Tambling (GBR) Mizuho Hasegawa (JPN) Sakura Yosozumi (JPN) Isadora Pacheco (BRA) Lily Stepfasius (ALE) Dora Varella (BRA) Minna Steth (USA) Skye Brown (GBR) Raika Ventura (BRA) Lily Strachan (GBR)
The Brazilian squad will include Isadora Pacheco, Raika Ventura and Dora Barrera.
In women’s street, champion Raissa Real leads eight Brazilian athletes. This modality has a different format: 3 laps of 45 seconds + 15 seconds for the best trick. The highest score between laps and maneuvers determines who advances. The top two from each heat will advance to the finals. There are eight Brazilians, of whom Fairy is one of the favorites of the tournament.
Teams: Daniela Terol (ESP) Atari Mendes (BRA) Vitoria Mendonça (BRA) Maria Lucia (BRA) Kylie Frank (USA) Pamela Rosa (BRA) Raissa Real (BRA) Keet Oldenbubing (HOL) Kaina Abel (BRA) Chloe Cobel (AUS) Gabriela Mazetto (BRA) Isabely Avila (BRA)
STU Complete Rio Schedule – Saturday (11/15)
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