Alma Wiggberg Takes the Win at Crankworx Cairns

Patricia Druwen Extends Her Lead in the SWC Standings

With a strong first run and an impressive 90.50 points, Sweden’s Alma Wiggberg claimed the top spot at Crankworx Cairns. Fresh off a recent shoulder injury, the 22-year-old delivered a technically clean and fluid performance at the second stop of the Women’s Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) series. Her winning run featured tricks such as a Backflip Bar Spin, 360 Bar Spin, Toboggan Drop, Backflip One Foot Can, and Suicide No Hander. Germany’s Patricia Druwen took second place. After a crash in her first run, she opted for a safer approach in run two, scoring 84.25 points and securing silver.

“Yeah, it definitely feels good. I had another surgery, so it’s been a hectic off-season. I’m just super happy I was able to put a run down – it really feels good. It’s almost like I’m getting used to not having a proper off-season, but I really hope this one was the last that was needed. There are a few things I’ve been working on and want to land in competition, but it’s always a challenge to get everything sorted on the day.“ – Alma Wiggberg

“I wasn’t sure if I should even fly to Australia because I still wasn’t fully recovered from my tonsil surgery. I already struggled from the start in my first run but still decided to go for the tailwhip. I came up short and went over the bars pretty hard. In the second run, my only goal was to make it to the bottom, since the crash had taken quite a toll. Of course, I would’ve loved to land my first run – but I’m just super happy I went back up and rode again.” – Patricia Druwen

Following her Red Bull Joyride victory, Alma Wiggberg has now claimed her third CWX SWC win, successfully defending her Cairns 2024 title in the process. Patricia Druwen’s second-place finish also strengthens her lead in the Crankworx FMBA SWC standings.

Rounding out the women’s podium was Canadian up-and-comer Natasha Miller, who scored 76.50 points. Fourth place went to Robin Goomes (NZL, 67.25 pts), Red Bull Rampage winner and a staple in the freeride scene, followed by Germany’s Kathi Kuypers (57.50 pts).