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Swatch Nines 2023 once again created the space to elevate the sport of Mountain Biking to new heights. Riders showcased unprecedented skills on the new and unique course.
World’s First Ticks Set New Standards
Eight inspiring “never been done before” tricks have been claimed to rewrite the record book in just a few days. Patricia Druwen unlocked the next milestone for women’s mountain biking with a 540 and a Backflip Triple Barspin.
Patricia Druwen
Elias Ruso
Tim Bringer captured attention with his mind-boggling Double Tailwhip Flair, and Tom Isted added to the excitement by nailing a Flair Downside Tailwhip on the quarter pipe, securing his name among the list of riders claiming a World’s First.
Bienvenido Agoado
Caroline Buchanan
On the big bikes, the ‘Ruso Bros’ Elias and Daniel Ruso landed a Double Backflip Tuck-No-Hander and a Double Backflip Can-Can, while Bienvenido Aguado executed a spectacular Frontflip Cliffhanger on the big-air jump. Caroline Buchanan grabbed her big bike to land the first Superman Seat Grab Indian-Air performed by a woman.
Robin Goomes
2023 Swatch Nines Rider Awards
Swatch Nines participants collectively voted on the week’s best riders in the following categories:
New Nine: Hayden Zablotny
Creative Edge presented by Rose: Lukas Schäfer
GoPro Best Moment: Tomas Lemoine
Best Trick Slope Bike Men: Kaidan Ingersoll – 360 Barspin Double Downside Whip
Best Trick Slope Bike Women: Patricia Druwen – 540 & Backflip Triple Barspin
Best Trick Big Bike Women: Robin Goomes – Backflip on the Freeride Line
Best Trick Big Bike Men: Bienvenido Aguado – Frontflip Cliffhanger
Female MVP: Patricia Druwen
Male MVP: Peter Kaiser
Photos by Markus Fischer and Theo Acworth.
