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X-Games Brazil Final Results |
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Written by SuperHuman
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Thursday, 01 May 2008 |
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Posted on
Mon Apr 28 1
The
first-annual X Games Brazil concluded Sunday in Sao Paulo as 20,000
screaming fans packed the Sambodromo do Anhembi to watch some of the
world's best action sports athletes compete in BMX Freestyle Vert,
Skateboard Vert and Moto X Step Up. Here are the results:
Skateboard Vert Final
Bob
Burnquist, Digo Menezes, and Lincoln Ueda demonstrated why
skateboarding is practically a national pastime in Brazil as they swept
the podium. All three amazed the fans with a variety of spins, huge
boosts, and kickflips as they soared in the air. In the end, it was
Burnquist who edged out his fellow countrymen with his last run
comprising of a fakie 180 blunt to 180 end, then throwing a huge
frontside 540. Brazilian competitor Digo Menezes launched high out of
the vert ramp attempting difficult maneuvers such as a Stalefish 720,
earning him silver. While crowds also cheered for Lincoln Ueda's
massive airs as well. Sandro Dias executed numerous high flying
Christ-Airs and made multiple attempts at the 900 spin. Dias was unable
to successfully pull the 900 during the competition but did land a 900
shortly after the contest was over. "Digo, Lincoln and I have skated
together since we were children and we all wanted to put on a good
showing here at home," said Burnquist.
"The vibe and energy of Brazilians is the best in the world and the fans kept us going."
BMX Freestyle Vert Final
Simon
Tabron of Great Britain, and USA riders Zack Warden and Jimmy Walker
contended for the gold with intense energy in the BMX Freestyle Vert
Final. The three were the dominant riders in the head-to-head jam
format with the crowd erupting into cheers as all the riders attempted
to one-up each other run after run. In the last moment of the contest,
Tabron pulled a 720 to lock up the gold and the top spot on the podium.
Zack Warden earned the silver and Jimmy Walker took home the bronze.
Moto X Step Up Final
Past
two-time X Games Step Up gold medalist Matt Buyten claimed gold in the
Moto X Step Up competition, finishing with a height of 22 feet. Last
night's Moto X Best Trick gold medalist Todd Potter finished in second
at 21.5 feet and Kyle Loza earned the bronze after just missing an
attempt at 21 feet. "It was amazing to compete in Brazil. The crowd was
so enthusiastic and I'm extremely happy to walk away with the gold,"
said Buyten.
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