Filipina Olympian and skater Margielyn Didal made an impressive comeback following her 2022 ankle injury, clinching a victory at the Red Bull Buenos Aires Conquest held at the University of Buenos Aires Law School on November 9.
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Didal surpassed Argentina's Aldana Bertran and Brazil's Leticia Bufoni in the qualifying round, before defeating Argentina's Camila Cáceres in the semifinals.
The final round saw a thrilling showdown between Filipina skater Margielyn Didal and Dutch competitor Roos Zwetsloot, as they battled in a 1-on-1 elimination, each given three minutes to perform on the course.
Meanwhile, In the men’s division, Brazil's Gabryel Aguilar secured back-to-back titles, building on his win from the previous year.
Red Bull Conquest concluded its series in Buenos Aires, after staging competitions in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Lisbon.
A skatepark specifically designed for the event and inspired by Buenos Aires’ iconic spots was built at the University of Buenos Aires Law School.
Contestants skated on replicas of iconic Buenos Aires locations, such as the pyramid from the National Library and the Ministry of Economy stairs.
