The busiest day of X Games California 2023 is in the books! Monster Energy congratulates its BMX, Moto X, and skateboard athletes on a strong performance at X Games California 2023 on Saturday. In a packed schedule of nine medal competitions inside Ventura County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Monster Energy athletes claimed a total of nine medals, including three gold in front of a sold-out live audience.
In the BMX Dirt final, 20-year-old Monster Army rider Brady Baker from Toms River, New Jersey, caused an upset by claiming the gold medal as an X Games rookie. In the BMX Dirt Best Trick final, 19-year-old Monster Army Rider Kaden Stone from Corona, California, took the silver medal.
The spectacular BMX Park final ended with 28-year-old Jose Torres from Cordoba, Argentina, claiming the gold medal, ahead of 28-year-old Kevin Peraza from Tucson, Arizona, in the silver-medal position.
Supported by Monster Energy as the official energy drink partner, X Games California 2023 marks the 68th edition of X Games since the contest’s inception in 1995. From July 16 to July 23, the world’s leading action sports showcase features 135 elite athletes from 20 countries competing in 21 medal events for 63 medals across BMX, motocross, and skateboarding disciplines.
Here’s how Saturday at X Games California 2023 unfolded for Team Monster Energy:
Watch the top 3 runs of Thayers BMX Dirt Best Trick from X Games California 2023!
BIG TECH. Two of our tech-iest riders on the road together for a week - Matt Nordstrom and Jacob Cable. Can you compute?
Watch the spoiler-free full competition of BMX Park at X Games California 2023!
Watch the top 3 runs of BMX Street from X Games California 2023!
Watch the spoiler-free full competition of BMX Street at X Games California 2023!
Watch the spoiler-free full competition of the BMX Dirt Elimination at X Games California 2023!
BIG TECH. Two of our tech-iest riders on the road together for a week - Matt Nordstrom and Jacob Cable. Can you compute? Guest clips from Mikey Andrew and Ryan Mills
Watch the top 3 runs of Monster Energy BMX MegaPark from X Games California 2023!
Watch the spoiler-free full competition of Monster EnergyBMX MegaPark at X Games California 2023!
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