In the Red Bull King of the Air 2024 competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, Andrea Principi triumphed in the men’s category, while Francesca Maini claimed victory in the women’s division.
The competitors performed spectacularly in the Cape Doctor winds, with waves ranging from 2.5 to 3.1 meters, providing the perfect backdrop for their aerial feats.
Organizers shortened the heat times from 10 minutes to 8 minutes and kept the final heats at 13 minutes, allowing the riders to showcase their skills without any issues.
Andrea Principi, the champion, impressed with his performances, scoring 7.18 points for a Contra Loop Back Tornado Board Off, 6.76 points for a Doobie Loop Board Off, and 6.47 points for a Contra Loop Double Front Roll Rodeo.
Lorenzo Casati took second place, while South African Luca Ceruti rounded out the podium in third.