Margie Didal Makes Triumphant Comeback with First-Place Win at the Red Bull Buenos Aires Conquest
Filipino skater and Red Bull athlete Margielyn
“Margie” Didal has made a triumphant return to the international skateboarding
scene, skating her way to first place for women’s division at the Red Bull
Buenos Aires Conquest. Didal makes her return to the podium following her
journey to recovery from an ankle injury.
Last November 9, a crowd of 2,000 people
gathered at the University of Buenos Aires Law School to witness the Red Bull
Buenos Aires Conquest, a prestigious, unconventional street skateboarding
competition. The competition brought together 24 of the world’s best skaters,
including skaters from South Africa, the Netherlands, France, Mexico, Colombia,
Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, and the Philippines.
Didal won first place in the women’s division of the competition, besting some of the top women skaters in the world including Argentina’s Aldana Bertran and Brazil’s Leticia Bufoni, in the qualifying round, and Argentinian Camila Cáceres in the semi finals. It was down to Didal and Dutch skateboarder Roos Zwetsloot for the finals, with the Filipino athlete ultimately taking home the trophy.
Brazilian skater Gabryel Aguilar reclaimed his
spot as the men’s division champion after winning the title the previous year.
He competed against Mexican athlete Brayan Coria in the final round, after
Aguilar defeated Argentina’s Axel Mansilla and Uruguay’s Emilio Dufour in the
qualifying round. Aguilar was up against Dufour again in the semifinals, which
the Brazilian skater won.
The fourth edition of the global skating
competition featured riskier tricks and showcased the culture and history of
the host city, coursing through iconic local skateboarding obstacles. The
University of Buenos Aires Law School was transformed into a 800m²
custom-designed skatepark inspired by the host city’s most iconic spots. The
skaters competed on replicas of renowned locations such as the Customs Plaza,
the “Hubba” from Policlínico Bancario, the Ministry of Economy stairs, and the
pyramid at the National Library.
During
the competition, the skaters battled in a 1v1 elimination format and had three
minutes to showcase their skills on the course. Winners were decided by a
judging panel consisting of key figures in the skating acne including
Argentina’s Diego Bucchieri and Enrique Rosso, USA’s Anthony Claravall, and
Brazil’s Biano Bianchin and Larissa Carollo.
Buenos
Aires was the final stop in the global competition, after stops in Paris, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro with iconic backdrops in each
stop. The competition served as a celebration of skate culture, allowing
skaters from across the world to demonstrate their skill and style on a global
platform.
ABOUT
RED BULL CONQUEST
Red Bull Conquest is a series of international competitions that bring together the world’s best skaters to face off at iconic locations in each city. With previous editions in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Lisbon, the Buenos Aires edition aimed to continue the tradition of highlighting the best of global skateboarding in an environment that celebrates the culture and lifestyle of each city.
Didal won first place in the women’s division of the competition, besting some of the top women skaters in the world including Argentina’s Aldana Bertran and Brazil’s Leticia Bufoni, in the qualifying round, and Argentinian Camila Cáceres in the semi finals. It was down to Didal and Dutch skateboarder Roos Zwetsloot for the finals, with the Filipino athlete ultimately taking home the trophy.
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Red Bull Conquest is a series of international competitions that bring together the world’s best skaters to face off at iconic locations in each city. With previous editions in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Lisbon, the Buenos Aires edition aimed to continue the tradition of highlighting the best of global skateboarding in an environment that celebrates the culture and lifestyle of each city.
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