Gallery: Junior Finals and Freestyle Fun

Mirko Lahti was in stunning form once again down the 375m track in Ottawa.

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But a slip over the last jump in the final gave Joni Saarinen and Samuel Nadeau a chance and all three lunged for the line.

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It was a thrilling finish, but Lahti just edged out his rivals to take the victory and the overall world championship title.

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It was also a night for some freestyle action.

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The unmistakable sight of Derek Wedge spinning through the air.

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Always time for a quick wave to the crowd when pulling off a trick.

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But no one could top the performance of Martin Barrau, seen here pulling off his “Superman Front Flip”.

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The Frenchman celebrated another freestyle victory following his unique and sensational performance.

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The majestic track which runs down into the locks of Rideau Canal will be the scene for more drama on Saturday when the men and women battle it out for the title.

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Amazing images from the first night of competition in Canada

Friday night in Ottawa delivered some thrilling drama and sensational tricks as the juniors battled it out for the world championship title and the final freestyle competition of the season took place.

Flick through the gallery and see the best images from Friday night.

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A Stunning Final for the History Books

Relive the drama from an unforgettable and historic night for the men

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Legere Becomes a Heroine on Home Soil

Gripping highlights from the women’s finals in Canada

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Naasz and Legere Champions Again in Ottawa

Reigning champs make history with back-to-back titles in action-packed finale

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A Three-Way Thriller in Junior's Finale

Amazing photo-finish caps off unforgettable first season for youngsters

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Twists, Tricks and Flips in Canada

Freestyle flair warms up the fans in ice-cold Ottawa

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Lahti Takes Junior Title in Ottawa

Impressive Finn edges out rivals in amazing photo finish at Canadian capital

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Ottawa GoPro POV - Double Trouble on the Track!

Claudio Caluori and Reed Whiting tussle their way down the ice

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Leaping into Action in Ottawa

Ahtletes get a first taste of the ice ahead of the grand finale this weekend

Men

Women

Mirko Lahti was in stunning form once again down the 375m track in Ottawa.

But a slip over the last jump in the final gave Joni Saarinen and Samuel Nadeau a chance and all three lunged for the line.

It was a thrilling finish, but Lahti just edged out his rivals to take the victory and the overall world championship title.

It was also a night for some freestyle action.

The unmistakable sight of Derek Wedge spinning through the air.

Always time for a quick wave to the crowd when pulling off a trick.

But no one could top the performance of Martin Barrau, seen here pulling off his “Superman Front Flip”.

The Frenchman celebrated another freestyle victory following his unique and sensational performance.

The majestic track which runs down into the locks of Rideau Canal will be the scene for more drama on Saturday when the men and women battle it out for the title.