X Games Mexico concluded today as energetic fans filled the Palacio de los Deportes to watch the world’s best international athletes compete in the BMX Freestyle Final, Moto X Freestyle Final and Moto X Best Whip Final. More than 19,000 riveted fans attended over the weekend. The Americans brought their top form and swept the podium in all of the Final competitions.
“The energy from the fans this weekend, after watching some of the world’s best action sports athletes, is evidence of Mexico’s growing demand for action sports,” said Rick Alessandri, senior vice president, ESPN consumer products and X Games managing director. “The support we have received over the past two years from sponsors and city officials has quickly elevated X Games Mexico to a world-class event and we are looking forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”
Moto X Freestyle
Spectators in the Palacio de los Deportes were immersed in the action of the Moto X Freestyle Final, as roars, cheers and “the wave” broke out around the arena to encourage the riders. X Games 14 gold medalist Jeremy Lusk captured his second gold of the weekend as he continuously pushed the limits of the sport with tricks including two that earned him the gold in Best Trick last night – a “Hart-attack back flip” and an “Indian Air Flip.” Lusk finished with a score of 92.67. X Games 13 gold medalist Adam Jones also captured his second silver medal of the weekend behind Lusk with a score of 92.33, while the bronze medal went to X Games 14 bronze medalist Mike Mason who earned a score of 89.33.
“It feels great to win gold. Everyone has their day. The level of our sport is so high and everyone has the same skill but you just have good days and bad days – today was my good day,” said Lusk. “I love the Mexican crowd. Now, I just need to learn to speak Spanish.”
Moto X Best Whip
Wrapping up the weekend’s festivities was the crowd-pleasing Moto X Best Whip competition. The gold, silver and bronze medal winners were chosen by fan text message voting. Cheers filled the stadium as each competitor stylishly whipped his motorcycle high in the air. The night belonged to crowd-favorite and last night’s Moto X Best Trick bronze medalist Todd Potter who whipped his motorcycle high in the air, and pulled wheelies around the arena. Silver went to last night’s Step Up gold medalist Ronnie Renner, while Lusk claimed the bronze with a “turn-down whip,” by whipping his motorcycle almost 180 degrees.
“I had a fall in Freestyle but I’m ok and I’m glad I got up to ride again because it got me gold. The fans were unbelievable tonight and it’s great to incorporate the fans into the competition,” said Potter.
ESPN Mexico and ESPN International will air 2.5 hours of LIVE X Games Mexico coverage daily Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. Five hours of original programming will air on ESPN Dos. In addition, X Games Mexico will be LIVE on ESPN in Brazil and on tape delay on ESPN Deportes. ESPN2 in the USA will also air a 1-hour highlight program.
Visit the official websites www.xgames.com/mexico for the most current X Games Mexico information and www.ticketmaster.com for ticketing information.
