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[L-R] Roos Zwetsloot, Margielyn Didal, Aldana Bertan after the Red Bull Buenos Aires Conquest at the University of Buenos Aires Law School, November 9, 2024. Handout/Red BullMANILA -- Filipina skater Margielyn Didal recently made a successful comeback from an injury layoff in a competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Tokyo Olympian emerged triumphant at the Red Bull Buenos Aires Conquest last November 9 at the University of Buenos Aires Law School, in her first event since suffering an ankle injury in October 2022.
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Didal bested some of the top female skaters in the world, including Argentina's Aldana Bertran and Brazil's Leticia Bufoni in the qualifying round, and another Argentinian in Camila Cáceres in the semi finals.
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Didal faced off against Dutch skateboarder Roos Zwetsloot for the finals, with the Filipino athlete ultimately taking home the trophy.
The skaters battled in a 1-on-1 elimination format, wherein they were given 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.
Filipina skater Margie Didal in action at the Red Bull Buenos Aires Conquest at the University of Buenos Aires Law School, November 9, 2024. Handout/Red BullBrazilian skater Gabryel Aguilar reclaimed his spot as the men's division champion after winning the title the previous year.
Buenos Aires is the final stop in the Red Bull Conquest, a series of international competitions that brings together some of the world's top skaters to face off at iconic locations in each city.
Before its stop in Argentina, Red Bull Conquest held competitions in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Lisbon.
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.
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