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03/08/2008
Shaun White, Torah Bright and Jossi Wells Win First Place at the 2008 World Superpipe Championships
A “WHITE,” “BRIGHT,” AND “WELLS” OF A DAY AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL WORLD SUPERPIPE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Shaun White, Torah Bright and Jossi Wells Win First Place
Park City, Utah (March 8, 2008) – Park City Mountain Resort is proud to announce that Park City All-Star, Shaun White, defending champion, Torah Bright, and New Zealand skiing phenomenon, Josiah (Jossi) Wells have been crowned the 2008 World Superpipe Champions today, March 8th, in Park City, Utah. White clinched the men’s snowboarding championship with a top score of 93.00, Bright secured the women’s snowboarding championship with a best run of 96.67, and Wells took the men’s skiing top honors with a best run of 96.33. They each took home a $15,000 prize purse.
“This year, the World Superpipe Championships were better than ever with the skiers and snowboarders astonishing thousands of spectators all on one day,” said Paula Fabel, spokesperson for Park City Mountain Resort. “The pipe was cut perfectly, the athletes went huge and the snow started falling in true Utah style just as the winners were announced.”
The female snowboarders kicked off the day in a best of three-run format. Bright, with back-to-back sevens, won her third World Superpipe Championship in a row. Kelly Clark, 2002 Olympic Gold Medalist, claimed second place with a top score of 93.00, followed by Soko Yamaoka (85.00) for third. Ellery Hollingsworth (79.33) and Sophie Rodriguez (71.00) followed in fourth and fifth place. Following the women’s competition, men’s snowboarding took center stage. White defended his 2007 World Superpipe Championship title with back-to-back 1080s and clean runs. White’s top finish was followed by Mason Aguirre with a best run of 90.33 for second place. Janne Korpi (85.33), Luke Mitrani (85.00) and Keir Dillon (81.33) took third, fourth and fifth respectively.
The day wrapped up with the men’s skiing competition and a serious display of amplitude. Wells height in the superpipe coupled with a 1260 sealed his first place victory. Justin Dorey of Canada secured second place with a top score of 91.00, followed by Mike Riddle (89.67) for third. Simon Dumont (88.67) and Tucker Perkins (83.00) took fourth and fifth place respectively.
With this win, White moved into the top 40 on the SWATCH TTR World Tour due to only having three results. Bright maintains her lead as SWATCH TTR World Nr 1. SWATCH TTR World Snowboard Tour represents the largest group of independent freestyle snowboard events in the world. Riders participating in these events earn TTR Ranking Points and a position on the TTR Ranking List. Park City Mountain Resort’s World Superpipe Championship is a Swatch TTR FIVE(5)STAR Event.
For complete competition results and photos from the 2008 World Superpipe Championships, please visit www.worldsuperpipe.com.
About Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah and is only 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Resort is spread out over 3,300 acres and offers groomed Signature Runs™, bumps, powder, trees, eight peaks, nine bowls, four terrain parks, and the Eagle Superpipe, North America’s largest superpipe. The Resort has received numerous accolades, most recently being named a top-ten Resort by the readers of SKI and Skiing magazines as well as earning the title “Terrain Park(s) of the Year” by Transworld Snowboarding magazine for the fourth year in a row. Park City Mountain Resort is committed to being the leader in environmental sustainability in Utah and reduced its carbon output by nearly 3,800 tons during the 2006-07 season. For more information about Park City Mountain Resort, please visit us online at www.parkcitymountain.com or call (800) 222-PARK.
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