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Joseph Garbaccio - France

SHANGHAI — Comments from France’s Joseph Garbaccio after earning the top score of 85.52 in heat two of the men’s run portion of the OQS Shanghai Skateboard Street Preliminaries on Thursday.

**Joseph Garbaccio - France**

*On earning an 85.52 for the top scoring run in heat two:*

“It’s different than the other competitions before. There was a lot of pressure today but I was able to land my run first try, and I took a lot of pleasure from my skateboarding in that run. That’s what skateboarding is all about.”

*On being the sole French representative in Shanghai with Aurelien Giraud and Vincent Milou not competing this week:*

“It’s better when you can skate with your friends, but I’m here for France and I’m stoked anyhow.”

*On staying in the moment despite the pressure of trying to qualify for his home country Games:*

“It’s just about skating my best. I’m trying to improve my best tricks. I’ve got some big stuff coming up for the tricks section, but it’s a secret right now.”

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