{"id":6847,"date":"2020-10-02T14:48:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T12:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/?p=6847"},"modified":"2020-10-02T14:52:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T12:52:50","slug":"emil-johansson-continues-winning-streak-with-win-in-crankworx-innsbruck-slopestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/events\/2020\/emil-johansson-continues-winning-streak-with-win-in-crankworx-innsbruck-slopestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Emil Johansson continues winning streak with win in Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Emil Johansson is on top of the world once again. The young Swedish rider continued his Crankworx Slopestyle winning streak today, taking the win in the event in Innsbruck. Though his victories span the course of more than a year – Red Bull Joyride, August 2019, Crankworx Rotorua Slopestyle, March 2020 and now, six months later, the Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle – his dominance is undeniable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emil Johansson \/ photo: Kike Abelleira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But despite having now won every Crankworx Slopestyle contest there is to win, the drive that\u2019s pushed Johansson to the top was still hungry for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot of things I would clean up, to be honest. It was not really what I was looking to do with the run. Casing pretty bad mid-run. Needing to pedal for stuff I haven\u2019t been pedalling for all day, just \u2018cause of the wind conditions it\u2019s so far from ideal. It\u2019s so frustrating to not be able to perform at the level you know you\u2019re capable of. But it\u2019s the same for everyone, and to be able to get my run done, and it\u2019s good enough for first place, it feels amazing.<\/p>– Emil Johansson<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The highs and lows Johansson experienced were consistent with the vibe of the day. The 14 invited riders spent the day battling not just each other and their own inner demons, but also the elements. Many were forced to wait for the wind to settle before dropping in, and more than a few crossed the finish line and patted their hearts with their hands, the relief of having crossed the finish line obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dawid Godziek \/ photo: Kike Abelleira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coming into this week we didn\u2019t know how it was going to be. It just looked so rainy and wet. The course… the first day. It was not ideal. So it\u2019s been tough mentally, knowing that nothing is really guaranteed, but knowing that if something is happening, you go in, all-in.<\/p>– Emil Johansson<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And all-in he went. The 21-year-old\u2019s run over the eight judged hits included a 360 windshield wiper\/360 tailwhip to downwhip, an oppo truck driver to downside whip on the whale tail and an oppo 360 tailwhip to topside barspin on the final jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Geoff Gulevich said Johansson\u2019s score was based on the technical and progressive nature of his tricks, as well as their smoothness and execution. Slopestyle judging is based on seven factors: flow, amplitude, trick selection, diversity, execution, use of course, and overall impression.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tomas Lemoine \/ photo: Kike Abelleira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emil was pretty amazing today again. I\u2019m stoked to make it to the podium. Let\u2019s focus again for Speed & Style now.<\/p>– Tomas Lemoine<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Frenchman was riding a high today after landing on the podium in last night\u2019s Pump Track contest. As one of the only Slopestyle riders who competes in other disciplines, he\u2019ll look to continue riding that wave of momentum into the Speed & Style later today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemoine earned his score of 90 after a super clean first run. As the last two riders to drop at the end of the second runs, he conferred with Emil and opted to do a victory lap, instead of making a push for the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew I couldn\u2019t beat him, so we decided to have a chill and funny lap. That was cool.<\/p>– Tomas Lemoine<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Rounding out the podium, a second Red Bull rider and favourite of many because of his signature style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Erik Fedko \/ photo: Kike Abelleira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Super happy because I messed up my first run. I was super nervous. I didn\u2019t know exactly what to do in my second run, and then I thought positive about everything and thought \u2018Yeah, I can do this.\u2019 After landing my second run I was so stoked. Being on the podium now is even nicer now. I\u2019m speechless.<\/p>– Erik Fedko<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And though he finished just off the podium, fourth place finisher Timoth\u00e9 Bringer logs his top Crankworx Slopestyle result to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had fun on this course and riding with everyone. The weather this morning wasn\u2019t the best, but it was sick. I\u2019m happy with my fourth place. I wanted to do more on my second run, but I destroyed my wheel on the first jump so, next time.<\/p>– Timothy Bringer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Max Fredrikson \/ photo: Kike Abelleira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the vibe amongst the Slope riders mirrored that of the festival as a whole. While there are no spectators on site to drive the energy up, riders have said they\u2019re just happy to be back.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been so empty in a way. just being at home. To be back, seeing people, it feels like home again. It feels great.<\/p>– Emil Johansson<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Full results –\u00a0Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slopestyle podium: 2. Tomas Lemoine, 1. Emil Johansson, 3. Erik Fedko \/ photo: Kike Abelleira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n