JON OLSSON INVITATIONAL: Josh Bibby, Grete Eliasson go big

Jon Olsson Invitational, a great success.

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One of the largest competitions in Big Air for skiers was held in Åre, Sweden April 1st. Many of the world´s top riders were gathered to participate in Jon Olsson Invitational. They gave the audience high airs and technical tricks and after a solid performance Josh Bibby from Canada was at the top of the podium.

Almost 5000 people came to see the 16 invited top riders of Jon Olsson Invitational. The riders did their best to impress the judges and the audience and they succeeded by far. The level was sky high when riders as TJ Schiller, Derek Spong, Josh Bibby and Jon Olsson himself made high and clean jumps such as switch 1080´s, inverted 900´s and rodeos. Olsson both designed and shaped the course with two gigantic Big Jumps and a wall ride. He spent days and nights preparing the jumps to perfection.

In the qualifier the riders were given two runs each from which the top eight qualified to the head-to-head rounds. After many impressive rounds only four riders were left for the semi finals. Jacob Wester and Josh Bibby battled for the gold. Jon ended fourth, TJ took third place and $4,000 US. Wester and Bibby were given three jumps in the final and they gave the judges a hard time! But as Wester crashed in his last run Bibby won the competition and $10,000 US.

The worlds top female new school riders Sarah Burke, Michelle Parker, and Grete Eliasson performed a great session during the night and the girls' huge airs proved that they are no longer far behind the guys. Grete Eliasson did the most impressive runs and won a diamond ring.

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FINAL RESULTS:
1. Josh Bibby, Canada
2. Jacob Wester, Sweden
3. TJ Schiller, Canada
4. Jon Olsson, Sweden

1. Grete Eliasson, Norway

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