Too soon to be missing the #VANSUSOPEN? Never. pic.twitter.com/DvL0HxDKWY
monkey slob in the heat, wish i didn't rip my sweet camo socks slamming in @vansparkseries finals! photo: logan pic.twitter.com/pugcFwTeVQ
Great shots by @latimesphotos to go with story on @usopenofsurf winners @tatiwest and @toledo_filipe. lat.ms/2akWFqz
Thank you to the @IntelliSkin Medical Team for helping the athletes of the @usopenofsurf #STANDTALL + #SURFSTRONG 💪 pic.twitter.com/WjE4flEAd3
"Waaay up, I feel blessed" - Edgar's thoughts during the High Air contest. BMX riders tore it up today! #VANSUSOPEN pic.twitter.com/faIeAtsNDc
The third annual Van Doren Invitational Women's contest brought the heat to Huntington Beach as twenty of skateboarding's best female skaters went head to head in the Vans Pro Bowl.
Earning an overall high score of 88.75, and edging out defending two-time champion Lizzie Armanto, Allysha Bergado claims first place, winning a grand prize of $5,000 for her first time on the VDI podium. With an explosive performance in the qualifying rounds, Julz Lynn takes second place with a score of 84.53, followed by Vans team rider Lizzie Armanto with a third place score of 81.21.
If you missed the live webcast, make sure to watch it at the Contest Analyzer.
Catch the Men's action starting Friday, July 31st as the Qualifiers kick-off at 4pm local time.
Allysha ripping her way to victory. Photo: Brandon Means
1st: Allysha Bergado - 88.75
2nd: Julz Lynn - 84.53
3rd: Lizzie Armanto - 81.21
4th: Alana Smith - 80.15
5th: Nora Vasconcellos - 73.13
6th: Arianna Carmona - 59.72