Vans Pro Cup 2019 | The Spanish takeover: Sergio Layos and Teresa Azcoaga wins in Sydney

The first round of the amazing Vans Pro Cup just went down in the Australian autumn. As always the show was spectacular with the best and most stylish BMX riders out there to have a good time. Sergio is back in track after last year´s crash. For more check out the highlights video and read below the Vans official press release:

Sydney, AUSTRALIA (April 13, 2019) – The adrenaline is still pumping as the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup polished off a full day of exceptional BMX competition at the legendary Five Dock Skatepark in Sydney, Australia. Vans congratulates two Spanish riders, Sergio Layos  and defending women’s world champion Teresa Azcoaga, for earning their first event victories of the 2019 season.

Cutting through the course with expert precision, Spain’s Sergio Layos put down the ultimate impression for the judges to secure first place against the field. No stranger to the podium, Layos’ emphasis on style produced unique lines, reinventing foundational tricks that included one foot table tops, look back airs, clean transfers, and flawless toboggans. In second, representing the Gold Coast, Chris Jamesput on a wild performance, landing an insane back flip transfer floating across the spineand topping it off with consistent airs and 540s. Smooth as ever, Canada’s Corey Walsh placed third, showing off huge transfers and an ally-oop off the tear drop onto Red Bull sub box. Honorable mentions go out to seasoned competitors Jason Watts, earning the Red Bull Best Trick, and Dennis Enarson for Best Line.

The women’s division offered a diverse showcase of the series’ best women contenders to date, including US riders Angie Marino and Nina Buitrago, plus Australia’s own Natalya Diehm. In the end, reigning women’s world champion Teresa Azcoaga took the cake, demonstrating pure confidence as she landed powerful airs and a noteworthy toboggan over the extension. Azcoaga has been a consistent player in the Pro Cup series, securing several podiums last season to claim glory in the overall series. This win puts her in a prime position in the title race, as she looks to continue her streak into Germany.

Runner up Natalya Diehm also put on an impressive show, compiling a mixed bag of tricks from big transfers and no-handers over the spine to win the judges over. Diehm also earned the Red Bull Best Trick honors with a big ninja drop from the extension. Finally, in third, Angie Marino expressed her flawless style, transferring smooth lines and table top maneuvers.

Building excitement for the world title race, the top 20 rankings from each division will advance to the next stop of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany on June 16. The winners from the Sydney regional qualifier have also secured their invites to the World Championships, to be held in Huntington Beach, CA this September.

2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup: Sydney Results

MEN’S DIVISION – FULL RESULTS

1. Sergio Layos                        ESP    

2. Chris James                         AUS

3. Corey Walsh                        CAN

4. Jason Watts                         AUS

5. Gary Young                          USA

6. Larry Edgar                          USA

7. Dennis Enarson                   USA

8. Brandon Loupos                   AUS

9. Boyd Hilder                          AUS

10. Josh Dove                          AUS

RED BULL BEST TRICK

Jason Watts, Decade 540 Footjam

BEST LINE AWARD:

Dennis Enarson, Ally-oop 450 from the spine to the Red Bull wall

WOMEN’S DIVISION – FULL RESULTS

1. Teresa Azcoaga                   ESP

2. Natalya Diehm                     AUS

3. Angie Marino                        USA

4. Nina Buitrago                       USA

5. Denise Cropper                    AUS

RED BULL BEST TRICK

Natalya Diehm, Big Ninja Drop

Converging at the beloved Five Dock Skatepark in the heart of Sydney’s Harbour, the first stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup Tour presented a talented mix of regional BMX talent along with internationally-renowned athletes from USA, Europe, and Australia. For updates and more information on competition format, locations, athletes and more, please visit www.vansbmxprocup.com.

ABOUT VANS BMX PRO CUP SERIES

The Vans BMX Pro Cup series debuted in 2017 as the world’s definitive platform for BMX park terrain competition, showcasing the most talented BMX athletes from across the globe. The Vans BMX Pro Cup kicks off its third season in Sydney, Australia as the series embarks on a world tour, concluding with the crowning of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champions in Huntington Beach, CA. For more information on competition format, locations, athletes and sanctioning, please visit vansbmxprocup.com.