Bestwick, the defending gold medalist and five-time X Games Vert medalist, kept the pressure on Kagy. After the competition, Bestwick waxed nostalgic about being a part of the growth of BMX Vert and the X Games. "It was awesome. I had a lot of fun doing it," Bestwick said. "I'm proud to look back and say I was a part of it." The English rider, that some consider the greatest BMX Vert, put together a dynamic first run that included an alley-oop 540, superman Indian and a regular to switch tail whip. He will also compete again this evening in the BMX Freestyle Vert Best Trick competition. 
Tabron, who took home the silver in BMX Vert at X Games 10 but missed X games 11 due to injury, used every feature of the ramp during the competition, and had runs characterized by big transitions and smooth landings. He landed a clean 900, a no-hands alley-oop and a turn-down 540. Tabron has finished in the top five in every X Games Vert competition he has entered since 1998. "I loved the ramp design. It wasn't working for me during practice, but it came together for me during my runs." Men's BMX Freestyle Vert Final Standings Final standings from X Games 12
Men's BMX Freestyle Vert competition at STAPLES Center on August 4, 2005 Name Hometown Score
1. Chad Kagy State College, Pa. 93.00
2. Jamie Bestwick Darbyshire, Eng. 91.66
3. Simon Tarbon Newquay, Eng. 90.00
4. Kevin Robinson State College, Pa. 89.33
5. Jimmy Walker Gilberts, Ill. 86.00
6. Dennis McCoy Kansas City, Mo. 85.66
7. Tom Haugen Orlando, Fla. 85.00
8. Jay Eggleston Denver, Colo. 83.00
9. Koji Kraft Addison, Ill. 80.33
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