Triple Crown for Vanstippen at King of the Whip 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa – Belgian Freestyle Motocross (FMX) rider Julien Vanstippen successfully defended his title at King of the Whip 2024, claiming his third consecutive win in front of a sold-out crowd at Montecasino.

This adrenaline-pumping event, presented by LW Mag in association with Ford, Monster Energy, Yamaha, Garmin, Motul, GoPro, PlayTSOGO, and Estrella Cerveza, showcased top-tier talent with over 20 of the world’s best FMX and Motocross riders competing for a share of the R225,000 cash prize and other rewards.

An Event of International Acclaim

Ryan van der Spuy, event organiser, noted the event’s rising global recognition:

For the first time, King of the Whip hosted an official riders’ press conference and partnered with PlayTSOGO, enabling fans to bet on their favourite riders.

Best Trick Competitions

Before the evening's main event, the Best Trick Right-Side-Up and Best Trick Upside-Down contests thrilled the audience:

• Best Trick Right-Side-Up:

  • 1st: Pat Bowden (Australia)
  • 2nd: Genki Watanabe (Japan)
  • 3rd: Julien Vanstippen (Belgium)Bowden wowed the crowd with tricks like a Holy Grab to Double Hart-Attack Lookback and a Holy Grab to Rock Solid Indie.

• Best Trick Upside-Down:

  • 1st: Pat Bowden (Australia)
  • 2nd: Genki Watanabe (Japan)
  • 3rd: Dallan Goldman (South Africa)Bowden secured victory with an impressive lineup, including a Backflip No Hander and a Backflip Cliffhanger.

Bowden shared his excitement:

Best Whip Final

The Best Whip final featured high-octane action under dazzling pyrotechnics. In a heated showdown between Tom Parsons (USA), riding the Stark Varg electric bike, and defending champion Julien Vanstippen, Vanstippen claimed victory to secure his Triple Crown.

Final Results – Best Whip:

1. Julien Vanstippen (Belgium)
2. Tom Parsons (USA)
3. Genki Watanabe (Japan)
4. Dalton Venter (South Africa)
5. Dallan Goldman (South Africa)

Vanstippen expressed his gratitude:

King of the Whip 2024 Final Results

Best Whip

1st: Julien Vanstippen (Belgium)2nd: Tom Parsons (USA)3rd: Genki Watanabe (Japan)

Best Trick Right-Side-Up

1st: Pat Bowden (Australia)2nd: Genki Watanabe (Japan)3rd: Julien Vanstippen (Belgium)

Best Trick Upside-Down

1st: Pat Bowden (Australia)2nd: Genki Watanabe (Japan)3rd: Dallan Goldman (South Africa)

For more details, visit The Most Crazy Gallery – King of the Whip.

Press Release Submitted By

• Company Name: LW Mag
• Contact Person: Ryan van der Spuy
• Website: LW Mag

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