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Summary The ramp was 367 feet long and as tall as a nine storey building.
The MegaRamp competition, which brings together the worlds best and most daring skateboarders and BMX riders, comes to Rio de Janeiro.The worlds best skateboarders and BMX riders descended on Rio de Janeiro this weekend for the fourth edition of the MegaRamp competition, which sees riders compete on a massive ramp.The ramp, set up at the historical Sambodromo where the Rio carnival parade takes place, was 367 feet long and as tall as a nine storey building.This past weekend athletes from all ages showcased their talent in front of thousands of spectators. The crowd, despite the intense heat, filled the stands to almost its full capacity.Brazilian skateboarder Bob Burnquis was hurt doing a move and walked away from the ramp limping. But he was determined not to let his fans down and to keep on riding.Im injured, it hurts, but I have performed while injured before, so Im going to go out there, do what I have to do, and just put it in Gods hands, he said.As fate would have it, he went on to win the competition on Sunday, to the delight of home fans. Another fan favourite was 11 year old Troy Wood, who despite his young age, was able to hold his own against older competitors.
