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A Eventinfo: Ramón Königshausen dominated the European Championships of Slalom Skateboarding in his hometown Richterswil. Only Dominik Kowalski was able to keep up with him and was able to take the overall title to Germany.
Overall winner Dominik Kowalski during the second heat in the round of 8. (photo credit: Michaela Königshausen) Ramón beat Dominik to the line in both Friday's Hybrid Slalom and Saturday's Tight Slalom. "I just didn't have enough strength left for Sunday's Giant Slalom. Being the main organizer and a racer at the same time can be quite exhausting, but it makes me happy when I see people have fun at the race." says Ramón who got 7th in the GS. No other than Chris Hart lost the title in GS by a tiny margin to Dominik Kowalski. Thiago Bacchi from Brazil took third. Pascal Weber had a great comeback finishing fourth in Friday's Hybrid Slalom. Congratulations! Defending European Champion in TS had no chance against Ramón. (photo credit: Michaela Königshausen) Overall Top 5 OPEN category: 1. Dominik Kowalski (GER) 2. Ramón Königshausen (SUI/GER) 3. Chris Hart (SUI) 4. Thiago Bacchi (BRA) 5. Gustavs Gailitis (LAT)
In the Women's divison it was Kathrin Sehl from Germany who took all three titles: TS, HS and GS. Well known local Lea Gasser was able to get second overall, despite coming from a long recovery break of a knee injury. Overall third got Joy Spearing, also from Switzerland.
Kathrin Sehl heading towards victory (photo credit: Michaela Königshausen) Overall Top 5 Women category: 1. Kathrin Sehl (GER) 2. Lea Gasser (SUI) 3. Joy Spearing (SUI) 4. Helen Zimmermann (SUI) 5. Irene Di Giorgio (ITA) / Lienite Skaraine (LAT)
Marc Steinemann from Bern (Switzerland) could secure the overall title with a first place in Hybrid, a second in Giant and a third place in Tight Slalom. He was followed by Germany's Philipp Enzmann and Manuel Carusone (SUI). Rookie star Julian Roth (13) had to go to the hospital after he fell in the semi finals resulting in an upper arm fracture. Heal fast Julian!
Julian falling in the TS on Saturday (Photo credit: Linus Enzmann) Overall Top 5 Junior category: 1. Marc Steinemann (SUI) 2. Philipp Enzmann (GER/SUI) 3. Manuel Carusone (SUI) 4. Mike Krähenbühl (SUI) 5. Marc Schibler (SUI)
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