DC would like to congratulate all of its athletes on another year of great performances during Summer X Games 16. When it all was said and done the DC team took home eight medals in various Skate, Motocross and BMX events across the four-day competition held in Los Angeles, CA."We couldn't be prouder of our athletes and their accomplishments at Summer X Games 16," said Kelly Magrath, DC's VP of Marketing. "Our athletes are constantly progressing their sports and it's great to see their efforts rewarded with such an honor as an X Games medal."
Venezuelan BMXer Daniel Dhers claimed his third X Games Gold medal ruling the BMX Freestyle Park at the L.A Live Event Deck on Saturday morning. He nailed moves including a double tail whip to Indian grab air, alley oop flair and corked out 720.
Later that day in his first X Games appearance, Andy Buckworth earned a Bronze medal in BMX Big Air after a tiebreaker 4th run had to be taken. Andy edged out fellow DC athlete Anthony
Monster Energy congratulates its athletes on yet another amazing weekend of competition and medals at X Games 16 in Los Angeles, CA. Jamie Bestwick backed up his legacy by taking home his fourth consecutive gold medal in BMX Vert. Coming in as the clear-cut
This weekend, Gatorade Free Flow Tour contestants dealt with intense competition and intense heat as they battled it out for the coveted trip to the Finals in Salt Lake City this September. Overcoming rain delays and a heat index of 110° at Kona skatepark in Jacksonville, Fla., Spencer Bass (BMX park)topped the podium in BMX. Nineteen-year-old Bass earned the BMX park victory whose notable tricks during the final jam session caught the judge's eyes. His bag of tricks included a huge cannon ball, flairs all over the course, and a monster topside can-can. "I'm stoked on the opportunity for a third year at the Finals," Bass said. "I hope this year is the year for me."
This will mark the third trip Bass makes to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, also having participated in 2008 and 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour - Kona Results, Saturday, July 31 & Sunday, August 1, 2010, Jacksonville, Florida