Nate Adams of the United States pulled off the best tricks on Saturday to win the second stop of the 2011 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Brasilia (Brazil) in front of the biggest crowd in FMX history. Robbie Maddison (AUS) clinched second place, leaving third ranking to Andre Villa (NOR).
600 truckloads of dirt (7,300 cubic meters) were used to turn the “Esplanada dos Ministerios“ in the heart of Brasilia into the playground for the best FMX athletes of the age. Adams, who with the victory now has four career wins, said: “I’ve never seen so many people in one spot. I’m just speechless.”
Contestants had to deal with several kinds of challenges, mainly the responsibility bestowed upon them by 100,000 spectators as well as the giant kickers. Andre Villa was among the favorites after coming in second overall last year. He was forced out in the semi-final. Levi Sherwood (NZ) also suffered a similar fate, ending up in fourth place.
Brazil’s local hero Gilmar Flores was unable to advance beyond the first round and ended up 11th. Nate Adams now moves into the overall lead in the Red Bull X-Fighters after the first two rounds with a total of 165 points. Dubai stop's winner, Dany Torres (ESP), was not able to take part due to injuries.
The remaining stops in the global series include: Rome (June 24), Madrid (July 15), Warsaw (August 6) and Sydney (September 17).
Final results Brasilia:
- Nate Adams (USA)
- Robbie Maddison (AUS)
- Andre Villa (NOR)
- Levi Sherwood (NZ)
- Eigo Sato (JAP)
- Javier Villegas (CHI)
- Adam Jones (USA)
- Blake Williams (AUS)
- Beau Bamburg (USA)
- Gilles Dejong (BEL)
- Gilmar Flores (BRA)
Overall standings (after 2 of 6 events):
- Nate Adams (USA) 165 Points
- Andre Villa (NOR) 145 Points
- Robbie Maddison (AUS) 110 Points
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