2019 BRITISH OPEN, Colombia

The British Open in Roldanillo, Colombia, has come to a close.

After five valid tasks, it was local pilot Juan Sebastian Ospina flying for the UK who took the win. In second place was Polish pilot Michal Gierlach followed by the British Martin Long in third. All flying Enzo 3s.

British pilot, Kirsty Cameron won the women’s category followed by Adel Honti from Hungary and Johanna Hamne from Sweden in third. All flying Zenos.

Winner of the event, Juan Sebastian Ospina shares:

“Very thrilled to have won the British Winter Open after 5 amazing races in varied conditions and the precence of really strong pilots.
It was very special for me to prove myself against some of the best pilots from my two nations, Colombia and Great Britain and to see everyone so joyous to see me up in that podium.
The best of all was the overwhelming support of my friends, family and my wife”

Nine out of the top 10 pilots flew Enzo 3s.

For full results click here.

Congrats and cheers from all the OZONE Team.

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