Event Concludes on a High Note with a Total of 27,508 in Attendance over the Weekend
Mexico City, Mexico – The inaugural X Games Mexico Presented by Rockstar Energy Drink concluded today in Mexico City as 14,038 screaming fans welcomed a world-class, international field of gravity defying athletes. The three-day event showcased some of the world’s best action sport athletes from 12 countries and three continents, competing in BMX Freestyle Street, Skateboard Street and Moto X Best Trick at the Palacio de los Deportes.
"The excitement at X Games Mexico Presented by Rockstar Energy Drink this weekend proved a continuing demand for action sports around the globe," said Rick Alessandri, senior vice president, general manager, ESPN Consumer Products and X Games Franchise Managing Director. "We look forward to bringing X to the fans around the world and are ecstatic to host the return of X Games Dubai this December."
BMX Freestyle Street
While Hector Garcia of Mexico received the loudest ovation from his hometown, it was USA riders Garrett Reynolds, Aaron Ross and Van Homan that swept the podium with several difficult combinations including Reynolds’ gold medal run which consisted of a wall ride to truck driver to fakie, and then landing a 360 bar spin backwards.
“It was exciting out there and it was fun entertaining the crowd,” said gold medalist Garrett Reynolds. “I couldn’t be more ecstatic with the way this competition turned out.”
Skateboard Vert
Competitors dazzled the fans with a variety of spins, McTwists and kickflips as they soared in the air. Canadian Pierre-Luc Gagnon edged out his competitors with his last run comprising of a kickflip mute to fakie, then to back-to-back 720s. Crowds cheered as Brazil’s Sandro Dias executed high flying Christ-Airs and made numerous attempts at the 900 spin. Although he was unable to successfully land the 900, the crowd still showed their support, applaudding in appreciation for his effort. Taking home the bronze was fellow Brazilian Digo Menezes.
“It wasn’t easy going up against Sandro’s 900 attempts and Rodil’s Stalefish 720,” said Gagnon. “I knew I had to go out and kill it and I did.”
Skateboard Street
The fast pace of the Skateboard Street competition maintained the day’s momentum following the Skateboard Vert Final. As the sea of spectators shifted from one side of the stadium for a better view of the street course, well-known Mexican skater Max Barrera kicked off the competition while the crowd chanted and cheered for their country’s representatives. However, it was Greg Lutzka of the USA who flexed his skate street dominance most impressively. Having recently won a silver medal at X Games 13, Lutzka was able to one-up his his own performance with a gold medal finish here in Mexico. Argentinean Milton Martinez took home the silver and Brazil’s Rodil De Araujo rounded out the top three with bronze.
“I’ve had a good time here and winning gold just makes everything that much better,” said Lutzka. “I hope that we keep coming back and all I have to say is ‘gracias’.”
Moto X Step Up
Past two-time X Games Step Up gold medalist Matt Buyten claimed his first gold south of the border in the Moto X Step Up competition, finishing with a height of 23.5 feet, while last night’s Moto X Best Trick gold medalist Todd Potter finished in second at 23 feet. Eight-time X Games medalist Brian Deegan finished in third at 21 feet.
“It was amazing to compete in Mexico. The crowd was so enthusiastic and I’m extremely happy to walk away with the gold,” said Buyten.
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