The 2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament took place over the weekend at the renowned Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria, presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy, in association with Converse, Garmin, Balwin Properties, and DJI. The fourth edition saw defending champions and 2024 Olympians, Boipelo Awuah (Kimberley) and Brandon Valjalo (Johannesburg), reclaim their titles in the Women's and Men's divisions, respectively.

Street Lines has grown into the biggest skateboarding contest in South Africa, featuring 70 skateboarders from across the country. Competitors battled for a share of the R60,000 prize purse and Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatches. The event's level of competition continues to rise, as skaters push the boundaries of performance.

Women’s Division Highlights

Danielle Pan (Johannesburg) and Ashley Gindre (Johannesburg) made their presence felt as newcomers, impressing the judges in a close fight for second place. Ashley Gindre's run, featuring a Mellon Grab over the Box, a One Foot Nosegrab on the Quarterpipe, and a Boneless on the Bank, earned her 3rd place. Danielle Pan claimed 2nd place with tricks like the Mellon Grab 180 and a Boneless on the Bank.

Fresh off competing at the Paris Olympics, Boipelo Awuah dominated the field to win her fourth consecutive Street Lines title. Her impressive technical performance included tricks like a 50-50 on the Pyramid Rail, Frontboard on the A-Frame Rail, and a Noseslide on the Pyramid, securing her the top spot.

Men’s Division Highlights

The Men's Division finals were packed with action from the Top 15 skaters. Jean-marc Johannes (Cape Town) delivered a stylish and consistent performance to land his first Street Lines podium, finishing 3rd. His tricks included a Lipslide down the Pyramid Rail and a Fakie Noseslide 270 out on the Floor Box.

Ethan Cairns (Cape Town), winner of the first Street Lines Skate Tournament in 2021, was a strong contender for the title. His solid runs included a Backside Lipslide on the Pyramid Rail, an Overcrook on the A-Frame, and a Backside 270 Boardslide, earning him 2nd place.

Returning from international competitions, Brandon Valjalo defended his Street Lines title with a high-intensity performance. His standout tricks included an Indie Shifty over the Box, Switch Tre-Flip on the Bank, and a Bigspin Boardslide on the big Rail, which earned him the 2024 Street Lines champion title.

Best Trick Jam

The event concluded with a thrilling Best Trick jam session down the stair-set, featuring notable performances such as:

• Ashton Banwell's 180 Switch Nosegrind Switch Heelflip out
• Marci Rodrigues' Flip Backside Tailslide Bigspin out
• Kyle Kheswa's Hardflip Backside Tailslide to Fakie
• Blue Nkomonde's Bigspin Flip over the stairs to flat
• Allan Adams' Flip Crooked Grind

However, Brandon Valjalo's Bigspin Backside Tailslide to Bigspin out to Fakie earned him the Best Trick title and a DJI Neo Drone.

Organiser's Statement

Ryan van der Spuy, Street Lines organiser, commented:
"It is incredible to see how quickly the Street Lines Skate Tournament has grown into the country's premier skateboarding contest. We're proud to put this event together for the skaters and allow them to showcase their skills. The focus on growth and development of the sport locally is key, and Street Lines is a building block for the future."

2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament Results

Women:

1. Boipelo Awuah – 91.60 points
2. Danielle Pan – 35.30
3. Ashley Gindre – 33.00
4. Zakiswa Lebambo – 26.60
5. Thabiso Mashiyakgomo – 25.00
6. Asiphe Tseek – 8.50

Men:

1. Brandon Valjalo – 197.30 points
2. Ethan Cairns – 175.00
3. Jean-marc Johannes – 115.00
4. Karl van Antwerp – 113.50
5. Byron Rhoda – 110.00
6. Siye Matshalilange – 100.30
7. Josh Beukes – 87.60
8. Blue Nkomonde – 77.60
9. Noel Cossa – 67.30
10. Allan Adams – 66.60
11. Terrence Khumalo – 63.00
12. Brad Balie – 53.60
13. Saeed Waggie – 52.00
14. Puddy Zwennis – 49.30
15. Marci Rodrigues – 46.60

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Defending Champs Reclaim Titles at the 2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament

Boipelo Awuah and Brandon Valjalo dominate the 2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament, reclaiming their titles in style! Congrats to all the winners!

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