This year's Red Bull Rampage saw 16 of the world's best freeriders bring their A-game to the Utah desert to once again push the boundaries of the sport.

After winning in 2018 and finishing second in 2019, Rheeder was determined to get back on top of the podium and delivered a remarkable run. After landing his massive entry drop, Rheeder performed a flip can on a massive 48ft drop to tail whip just seconds later. After that, the Canadian left nothing to be desired, combining complex tricks and steep technical rides to secure his second Rampage title with a score of 90.66. Rheeder reveals: "I was pretty unsure what was going to happen this year. I went through a lot of changes in myself and didn't know if I would ever get back to that level. So I didn't come here to win, to be honest. I just wanted to make sure that everything I do is for me."

The Canadian was not the only rider to deliver a complex run. Szymon Godziek showed a daring run with a variety of impressive moves. The Polish freerider chose to ride Kelly McGarry's infamous Canyon Gap and wowed the judges with several manuals and some huge tricks, including a flat drop 360 and a backflip over a 75-foot gap. At the end of his ride, Godziek was jubilant and received a score of 86.33, securing him second place and his first podium finish at the Rampage. "I wasn't sure whether to do the 360 on the first or second run. It was a last minute decision and it was super scary. It was by far the scariest thing I've ever experienced. It worked out, but it was super tough," Godziek looks back on his run.

Four-time champion Brandon Semenuk rounded off the podium. The Canadian flew down the start chute before unpacking his signature tail whip in the flat drop. He finished his run with a 360 flat spin and secured third place with 84 points, while the caveman air at the start of his run earned him the best trick award. The 31-year-old says: "The course really fired me up. I wasn't the only athlete looking at it, but I decided to keep going because I thought it could work. It was such a cool feature that you couldn't pass up because it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, the way the launch platform was built, and you might not have that opportunity again. Even though it was resinous, I think it was worth the risk."

Semenuk was among the many riders who wanted to make a second run to improve their result. But the wind had other plans, as it didn't let up, so there was no time window to ride and the podium places were decided.

In addition to the three front-runners, there were many other moments that thrilled the spectators. Jaxson Riddle once again took the Michelin Style Award for his run of moto-inspired tricks, while freeride legend Cam Zink won the BFGoodrich Toughness Award for his endurance and fighting spirit. Tom Van Steenbergen rightly earned the McGazza Spirit Award after his incredible return from a life-changing accident, while the Kia Digger Award went to Brett Rheeder's team of Phil McLean and Austin Davignon.

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