Coming up just short for a second place finish (90.33), Chad Kagy accepted his silver medal while expressing unhappiness about his overall performance.
“I’m personally disappointed that I was unsuccessful three out of my four runs,” said Kagy. “I’ll have to step it up for tomorrow.”
Dave Mirra’s signature “Air Traffic Controller” trick earned him a bronze medal with a 89.66.
Results of from ESPN X Games 15 BMX Freestyle Big Air at STAPLES Center on July 31, 2009.
Name Hometown Score
1) Kevin Robinson East Providence, RI 91.00
2) Chad Kagy Gilroy, CA 90.33
3) Dave Mirra Greenville, NC 89.66
4) Allan Cooke Temecula, CA 89.33
5) Anthony Napolitan Youngstown, OH 87.66
6) Morgan Wade Tyler, TX 82.33
Pic by: Demos
Kevin Robinson spent most of the BMX Freestyle Big Air competition looking like he’d be on the outside looking in as the BMX Freestyle Big Air medals were presented at STAPLES Center. His fourth and final run - featuring a no-handed flip over the ramp and a no-handed flare off the quarter pipe - leapfrogged him from fourth place into the winner’s circle. It’s the fourth gold medal and fourteenth X Games appearance of Robinson’s career, but success still isn’t considered a given in this relatively new event. “We’re just scratching the surface of this ramp. There’s a lot to come,” said the Rhode Island native. “I’ve learned when you never take anything for granted, life will surprise you.”
Robinson also praised Anthony Napolitan, whose fifth place finish was offset by a successful completion of the first-ever double front flip in Games history. “Anthony is like a little brother to me,” added Robinson. “I’m so proud of him for doing that.”
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