CRANMER DOMINATES BMX PARK AND TAKES GOLD; CASEY TAKES BRONZE

Jul 01, 2012

Written by Bart de Jong

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The Monster Energy team has taken two podium spots in BMX Park at X Games Los Angeles 2012 today. Scotty Cranmer was the clear top rider throughout as he took the Gold, and Pat Casey earned the Bronze in his first X Games finals appearance. Cranmer dominated from start to finish. In his heat he threw up two really solid runs to take a 78 and qualify first for the finals. Even though the runs in his heat were packed with tons of tricks, Cranmer had more in store for the finals. He came out of the gates hot and nailed a backflip double tailwhip,

a downside whip, a ho-handed flair, a 450 into the twinkie hip, and loads of other tricks as he used the entire course. He lead from the very start, and his high scores of 41 and 38 (combined 79) secured the Gold.

Today’s gold was the sixth career X Games medal for Cranmer and his third gold.

Pat Casey was exceptionally strong in today’s event; especially considering it was his first X Games appearance. Highlights included a frontflip across the middle, a huge barspin tailwhip 360, and a toothpick on the big wall. The rider from Placentia, CA chalked up two 38’s for a combined 76 to earn his fi

rst medal at X Games.

Check out monsterenergy.com for more on Cranmer, Casey, and the rest of the Monster Energy’s world-class team at X Games LA 2012, including behind-the-scenes updates and exclusive photos and videos.

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