South African pro-skater Jean-Marc Johannes has claimed the 6th spot in a global competition’s qualifying rounds—taking him and SA through to the next level!
Global (08 May 2024) — South African pro-skater and champion of boards Jean-Marc Johannes from Athlone recently claimed a top spot in the world of skateboarding; further solidifying his reputation as skateboarding royalty!
Jean-Marc’s latest accomplishment saw him place 6th in the Global Open Qualifications round of Kardo 7—an international skateboarding competition where he shared the best-of-the-best spots with pros from all around the world, including Argentina, Russia and Peru. For the Pros division of the competition (amateurs compete in their own section), the Top 24 skaters advance to the next round of Kardo’s season 7; meaning Jean-Marc is coming in hot.
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As the only South African on the Top 24 map, it’s a prideful moment for South Africa in the sport that’s still fighting for competing opportunities, though it is far from the first time Jean-Marc and his wheels have made us proud!
Last year the pro-skater celebrated not one, but two Guinness World Record-smashing moments—most skateboard 360 frontside spins in 30 seconds (7)and most consecutive skateboard ollies (323). This, after a string of record breaks for Jean-Marc, including his 2018 history-making moment for the most skateboard nollie heelflips ever done in one minute.
The ‘Kid From Athlone’ shared his Kardo victory on social media, where South Africans everywhere will be rooting for his success in the next stage of the competition.
Meanwhile in other global sporting news that made happy headlines, South Africa’s relay running squads have secured two spots at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris! You can read all about it, here.
Sources: Jean-Marc Johannes
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