Day 3 of the Thredbo Cannonball Festival brought fast-paced action, tight racing, and an electric atmosphere as riders took on the Fox Flow Motion Cup. The event saw over 500 competitors charging down a refreshed course, featuring new technical sections, massive berms, and long traverses that tested riders speed and endurance.
The Pro Men’s podium was fiercely contested, with Luke Meier-Smith claiming the top spot ahead of Jack Moir and Thomas Locke. In the Pro Women’s race, Sian A’Hern dominated, followed by Elleni Turkovic and Ellie Smith.
More Racing to Come
With riders chasing a $120,000 prize pool, the competition is only heating up. As the festival continues, all eyes are on the remaining events, including the Maxxis Dual Slalom and the RockShox Australian Open Downhill.
Fox Flow Motion Cup – Pro Men’s Results
- Luke Meier-Smith – 7:27.953 (200 pts)
- Jack Moir – 7:39.390 (+11.437) (160 pts)
- Thomas Locke – 7:40.115 (+12.162) (140 pts)
- Bailey Christie – 7:41.384 (+13.431) (125 pts)
- Connor Fearon – 7:42.425 (+14.472) (110 pts)
- Thomas Crimmins – 7:46.681 (+18.728) (95 pts)
- Wilkin Payens – 7:48.243 (+20.290) (90 pts)
- Andrew Crimmins – 7:48.863 (+20.910) (85 pts)
- Callum Crofts – 7:49.478 (+21.525) (80 pts)
- Sam Michaelis – 7:52.445 (+24.492) (75 pts)
Meier-Smith delivered a dominant performance, crossing the line in 7:27.953 to secure the win, with Moir and Locke battling for the remaining podium spots.
Fox Flow Motion Cup – Pro Women’s Results
- Sian A’Hern – 8:17.241 (200 pts)
- Elleni Turkovic – 8:17.586 (+0.345) (160 pts)
- Ellie Smith – 8:20.565 (+3.324) (140 pts)
- Jess Hoskin – 8:21.756 (+4.515) (125 pts)
- Caroline Buchanan – 8:23.673 (+6.432) (110 pts)
- Connor Mielke – 8:28.034 (+10.793) (95 pts)
- Sacha Mills – 8:32.543 (+15.302) (90 pts)
- Poppy Pollock – 8:35.259 (+18.018) (85 pts)
- Zali Miklas – 8:36.542 (+19.301) (80 pts)
- Tegan Molloy – 8:38.636 (+21.395) (75 pts)
A’Hern secured the win in a tight battle with Turkovic, edging ahead by just 0.345 seconds, while Smith completed the podium in third.
See the Best Moments in Our Epic Photo Gallery
The cameras were rolling all day with AMB contributor Clancy—don’t miss our massive photo gallery capturing all the action from Cannonball Festival!
Stay tuned for more results, highlights, and rider insights as the festival continues.
