{"id":201317,"date":"2021-09-08T21:03:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T19:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=107238"},"modified":"2021-09-08T21:03:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T19:03:07","slug":"durban-skateboarder-khule-ngubane-wins-ult-x-skate-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/durban-skateboarder-khule-ngubane-wins-ult-x-skate-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Durban Skateboarder Khule Ngubane Wins Ult.X Skate Event"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Khule Ngubane with the spoils of victory. \u00a9 Grant McLachlan.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun City<\/strong> \u2013 After a short break in the action, Ultimate X came back with a vengeance this year. Sun City was the host to one of the most prestigious and progressive skate events around, and the contestants did not disappoint. <\/span><\/p>\n

The last time the event took place was in 2019. The event was ready to go last year, COVID halted everything, and the event was unfortunately called off for the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top skater and Monster Energy athlete Khule Ngubane was obviously dispondent when the event was called off in 2020. He had been training hard and was ready to beat his second place of 2019, but there wasn\u2019t much one could do against the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it was announced that Ultimate X 2021 was a go this year, everyone was excited about the upcoming event and the fact that they would get a chance to see friends and compete again. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Khule Ngubane front blunt big flip during Ult.X \u00a9 Eric Palmer<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, however, Ngubane redeemed himself with a victory in the skate event. For the Durban skater, it was a big deal on many levels. \u201cFor me, this event was a huge blessing, said Ngubane. \u201cThe last time this event happened was in 2019, so it\u2019s good to be back and seeing all the familiar faces. \u201c<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis has been a goal of mine, continued Ngubane. \u201cI got a third before, and in 2019 I got second, so now that Ultimate is back in 2021, I get to walk away with a win. Super stoked!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ngubane showed excellent form throughout the contest and was throwing caution to the proverbial wind in his runs, taking some chances but coming out on top. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was so happy in the way that I was skating. I took risks, and the risk has rewards,\u2019 said Ngubane, continuing, \u201cwhen you roll that dice sometimes it pulls your number.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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Khule, front blunt \u00a9 Grant McLachlan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Durban skater from humble beginnings also felt a sense of relief in vindicating his skateboarding skills and value to his sponsors at Ult.X.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a while, but I feel like I am truly back in my place as the Ultimate X winner,\u201d said Ngubane. \u201cI\u2019ve been travelling a lot in Europe and spending money, so the prize money comes at a good time as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Khule beat Devandre \u2018Chappies\u2019 Gallant from Cape Town into second, and fellow Capetonian Ethan Cairns came third.   <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShout out to Chappies and Ethan; they also killed it,\u201d said Ngubane. \u201cI\u2019m humbled to win against these guys as well.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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Khule Ngubane front blunt. Photographer: \u00a9 Eric Palmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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