The Converse Ultimate X action sports event 2023 in Cape Town. (Photo: Herman Eloff/News24)

Ultimate X returned to the Mother City this weekend, where it all started in 2008.

This year the biggest action sports event in Africa took place at the V&A Waterfront’s Battery Park where skate and BMX champs took on each other in the heat, sun, and even a quick drizzle.

They day was packed with live performance, cheering crowds, jaw-dropping stunts, and athletes at the top of their game.

"We had to bring in 200 tons of gear with all the grandstand scaffolding, decks and our ramps", said elated event director Markus Museler after the sold-out event.

"It was an absolutely amazing set-up, and the riders stomped it all day."

According to a press statement, "Ult.X is known worldwide as a hardcore event, always focusing on athletes, and thus attracting the best competitors worldwide".

Athletes from the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, UK, Russia, and more joned local competitors.

The international contingent dominated the Fox Men's BMX, with Anthony Jeanjean (France) taking the win from Daniel Sandoval (USA) in second and Mike Varga (Canada) in third.

"It's my first time in SA and first time in Cape Town, and I am really happy with my win,' said Jeanjean.

"It is an amazing country and incredible city, Cape Town. See you next year for sure. "

The Fox Men's Best BMX Trick was a 360 Double Whip into Double Bar Spin from Nikita Isakov (RUS) that had the crowd roaring.

WATCH THE ACTION HERE:

Ult.X Full Results:

Element Women's Skate:

1. Boipelo Davatta (KIMBERLY) - 28,65

2. Bronwyn Shaw (CPT) - 23,52

3. Tamaryn Commins (CPT) - 15,18

Volcom Men's Skate:

1. Devandre Gallant (CPT) - 146,52

2. Khule Ngubane (DBN) - 141,63

3. Ethan Cains (CPT) - 132,25

Volcom Men's Skate Best Trick:

Jean-Marc Johannes (CPT) - Hard Flip over the double stair set.

Fox Men’s BMX:

1. Anthony Jeanjean (FRA) - 87.58

2. Daniel Sandoval (USA) - 86,20

3. Mike Varga (CAN) - 85,27

Fox Men's BMX Best Trick:

Nikita Isakov (RUS) - 360 Double Whip into Double Bar Spin

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