The best BMX athletes put on an impressive display of skill, with 25-year-old British rider Jordan Clark taking the top spot in the qualification round and securing his place in the final. This year’s Simple Session BMX qualifiers saw 52 competitors from 21 countries battling for a spot in the final. The highest score of the round, 84.25 points, was earned by freestyle rider Jordan Clark from Great Britain. Among the participants were four Estonians: Siim Savik, Tauno Krüüts, Kristen Põder, and Roomet Säälik.
Of the Estonian riders, 25-year-old Roomet Säälik achieved the best result, finishing 21st with a score of 62.25 points. Tauno Krüüts placed 42nd with 26.50 points, while 33-year-old Kristen Põder, the oldest competitor, ranked 46th with 20.25 points. Siim Savik followed closely behind in 47th place, scoring 20.00 points. The youngest participant in the competition, 10-year-old Minxu Hu from China, finished in 44th place.
The standout athlete of the qualification round was Jordan Clark, a five-time world champion in scooter freestyle, who impressed the judges with his performance and secured the top score of 84.25 points. Japan’s Rim Nakamura followed in second place with 83.00 points, while British rider Dylan Hessey took third with 77.50 points. A total of 15 competitors earned a spot in Sunday’s final.
Judging Criteria and Course Challenges
Name: Jordan Clark
Age: 24
Hometown: Chichester, England
Sponsors: Hyper bmx
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