ENTRIES in this year's Newton Nation's downhill skating and luge event held at Mount Panorama on the weekend reached a record high, with over 100 skateboarders from 17 different countries competing.
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Acting as the opening round of the 2019 International Downhill Federation's World Cup, the event attracted many of the globe's leading skateboarders and lugers, who put their bodies and equipment to the test on one of the world's most unforgiving courses.
Australian Skateboard Racing Association (ASRA) president Lance Evans said preparations for the event had gone well, and the Mount did not disappoint anyone.
Ahead of Sunday's competition, Mr Evans said the first two days at the Mount had been "absolutely fantastic."
He said an accident on Saturday put the schedule behind by about an hour-and-a half, after a woman came off her board and suffered suspected spinal injuries.
Being in Bathurst has been fantastic the track is in great shape, it's a very special place to be. Being in Bathurst is like being on hallowed ground, I'm a Kiwi, and being here is amazing.
- Lance Evans
"We only had the one big spill [and while paramedics initially suspected spinal injuries] the woman suffered a broken nose and sore back."
He said competitors were excited to compete at the Mount, and said Bathurst Regional Council had been instrumental in the success of the event.
Mr Evans said the community also showed incredible support.
"We were very happy with the support shown by the town, entry was just $2 and people could come up and walk around or watch it live streamed from the tower.
"People were coming up and asking questions, it was great."
Mr Evans, who was competing in the event on Sunday, said overall the weekend was great.
"It's been fantastic, the track in in great shape, it's a very special place to be.
"Being in Bathurst is like being on hallowed ground, I'm a Kiwi, and being here is amazing."
The event kicked off on Friday with practice and free riding, followed by un-timed heats and qualifying ahead of racing on Sunday.
Competitors came from all over the world to take part including Malaysia, New Zealand and Denmark.