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Monster Army Rider Dante Silva Claims Victory in Specialized Dual Slalom Mountain Bike Competition at Crankworx Whistler 2025
Air Downhill Competition: Monster Army's Taylor Ostgaard Takes 2nd Place in Elite Women Division, Monster Army Rider Luke Mallen Claims 2nd Place in U19-Men Division Slopestyle: Monster Energy's Paul Couderc Claims 9th Place in Red Bull Joyride and 3rd Place Overall in the 2025 Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship Series WHISTLER, BC, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huge win in Canada! Monster Energy congratulates Monster Army rider Dante Silva on claiming first place in Specialized Dual Slalom at Crankworx Whistler in Canada. In the 20th edition of the iconic mountain bike competition, the 22-year-old from San Diego, California, took the win with a dominant performance. From August 8-17, Crankworx Whistler 2025 brought the world's elite of mountain biking to British Columbia, Canada, for a special event. Started in Whistler in 2004, the Crankworx contest series celebrated two decades of raising the bar in competitive mountain biking. In a festival atmosphere with competitions across racing and freestyle disciplines, riders of all skill levels performed at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park in front of 8,000 spectators in the biggest event on the Crankworx World Tour. Here's how the action unfolded for Monster Energy athletes at the 20th edition of Crankworx Whistler: Specialized Dual Slalom: Monster Army's Dante Silva Soars to Victory The crowd witnessed high-intensity racing in the Specialized Dual Slalom contest in the legendary Boneyard on Whistler Mountain. The competition format pairs up two riders at a time in side-by-side battles against the clock. When the dust settled, 22-year-old Silva rose all the way to the top. The legendary course was stacked with tight gates and a big gap jump for the ultimate test of speed and bike control. After edging out Australia's Luke Meier-Smith in the quarter finals, Silva faced off against Canadian hometown favorite Tegan Cruz in the semifinals. In the final round for the title, Silva took his first career win at Whistler against fellow American Austin Warren in front of a high-energy crowd. Air Downhill Competition: Monster Army's Taylor Ostgaard Claims 2nd Place in Pro Women Division, Luke Mallen 2nd Place in U19-Men In the Air Downhill Competition, 19-year-old Monster Army rider Taylor Ostgaard from Selah, Washington, made her debut competing at Crankworx in the Elite Women Division race. In an ultra-close race with top riders separated by fractions of a second, Ostgaard clinched second place with a finish time of 4:47.747. Also rising to the top, 17-year-old Monster Army rider Luke Mallen from Sandy, Utah, took second place in the U19-Men Division with a total time of 4:28.634. Red Bull Joy Ride: Monster Energy's Paul Couderc Claims 3rd Place overall in 2025 Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) series. Wrapping up an action-packed schedule at Crankworx Whistler, the Red Bull Joyride freestyle competition concluded with another podium spot for the team. After struggling to put down a perfect run on the first attempt, 28-year-old Monster Energy team rider Paul Couderc from Auch, France, came through on Run 2 with a perfect line. Couderc's second run featured footplant 360, 360 tailwhip, backflip bar spin, opposite 720, 360 toboggan, double backflip, 360 toboggan into backflip tailwhip out, opposite tailwhip, and 360 on to bar spin off on the final obstacle to earn a score of 80.80 points and ninth place at Crankworx Whistler. On the strength of this result, Couderc finished the season in third place in the 2025 Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship series. "Super stoked to land my second run today after a mistake on the first run. It's a super tricky course out here in Whistler for Joyride. I had to land my second run to keep my third place overall in the world ranking. Super stoked that I made it happen. It was a super tough day!" said Monster Energy's Couderc upon claiming his series podium position. For more on Dante Silva, Taylor Ostgaard, Luke Mallen, Paul Couderc, and our team of mountain bike athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 mountain bike season. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy
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12-05-2025
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Monster Army Mountain Bike Team Riders Claim Wins and Podium Spots in Key Races at Round 2 of the 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series in Mountain Creek
Pro Men Division: Monster Army Rider Dante Silva Finishes in 3rd Place Pro Women Division: Monster Army's Taylor Ostgaard Takes 2nd Place Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18: Monster Army Rider Ryder Lawrence in 1st Place, Alex Mallen in 3rd Place, and Jack Zenoni in 4th Place Cat 1 Junior Women 17-18: Full Podium Sweep for Monster Army with Mary McLarnon in 1st Place, Sara Ligman in 2nd Place, and Samantha Porras in 3rd Place MOUNTAIN CREEK, N.J., May 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Round two of the 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series Presented by Continental Tires is officially a wrap! Monster Energy congratulates its team of Monster Army mountain bike athletes on claiming podium spots and wins in key races at the MTB Downhill competition in Mountain Creek, New Jersey. From May 8 to 11, the second round of the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series brought the young elite of downhill mountain bike racing to the iconic Mountain Creek Bike Park in New Jersey. Now in its second year, the official U.S. Downhill Mountain Bike Championship features five rounds of pro and amateur racing, culminating in the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking at Killington Resort from September 25-28. In Sunday's Pro Men Division Downhill Race, 22-year-old Monster Army rider Dante Silva from San Diego, California, braved the rugged track and heavy competition to claim third place. Showing his grit and racing IQ, Silva finished the Mountain Creek track in a total time of 2:16.586. The Pro Women Division race ended with 19-year-old Monster Army rider Taylor Ostgaard from Selah, Washington, taking second place. In an ultra-close race, Ostgaard completed the track in 2:41.676, only 0.022 seconds behind the first-place finisher. In a battle of young talent, the Cat 1 Jr Men 17-18 Division saw 17-year-old Ryder Lawrence from Menifee, California, claim first place in a close contest. Soaring above the competition, Lawrence completed the track with a 2:20.259 finish time. He was joined on the podium by 17-year-old Monster Army teammate Alex Mallen from Park City, Utah, in third place with a 2:24.500 finish time. Rounding out the podium finishes, 18-year-old Monster Army athlete Jack Zenoni from Short Hills, New Jersey, finished in fourth place with a 2:24.741 total time. The wins continued in the Cat 1 Jr Women 17-18 Division with Monster Army athletes sweeping the entire podium: In a dominant finish, Mary McLarnon from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, claimed the win with a 2:43.527 finish time. She was followed in second place by 17-year-old Monster Army athlete Sara Ligman with a time of 2:51.040. Rounding out the podium sweep, 17-year-old Samantha Porras from Los Angeles, California, finished the track in 2:54.786 for third place. Next up, stay tuned for the third round of the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series from July 24 to 27 at Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah. Then, the fourth round will commence from July 31 to August 3 at Big Bear Lake, California, including the USAC National Championship. Stay tuned! For more on Dante Silva, Taylor Ostgaard, Ryder Lawrence, Mary McLarnon, Sara Ligman, Alex Mallen, Samantha Porras, Jack Zenoni, and our team of mountain bike athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
