The biggest freeride contest circuit has come to a close, with Marion Haerty and Victor De Le Rue crowned as the 2019 Freeride World Tour Champions.
After a heavy schedule of contests that spanned the globe, the final Freeride World Tour (FWT) took place on Verbier’s famed Bec des Rosses face.
On the women’s side of things, Marion Haerty (FRA) put down the run of her life in Verbier. It included a massive 360 and a technical double drop with plenty of style. This win marked Hearty’s fourth first place of the season, and her second FWT women’s title.
Anna Orlova (RUS) stomped her way to second place in the event, and last year’s world champion, Manuela Mandl, (AUT) pushed the limits and put down a fast, technical run to secure third place.
Women’s Highlights:
For the full Women’s FWT Results, head here.
As far as the men, Jonathan Penfield (USA) was the first rider out of the gates in Verbier and put down a run that included a backside 360, and a series of technical drops to earn the win for the day.
Three-time FWT champion Sammy Luebke (USA) threw down a huge line that included a massive air in a steep and technical zone, followed by a smooth 360 into a massive air, which secured him second place.
Victor De Le Rue (FRA) impressed the judges with this huge airs and fluid style, which earned him third place for the day. This podium finish gave De Le Rue enough overall points to earn his first FWT title. A very impressive feat, considering this was his first year on the tour.
Men’s Highlights:
Penfield’s Winning Run:
