Excitement is in the air as the world’s most incredible action sports superstars gear up to showcase their skills in the upcoming X Games competition in Ventura County. The X Games is a global event that brings together the best action sports athletes to compete and showcase their prowess. This year, the event is coming to Ventura County, July 21-23, where participants will battle it out in various events and thrill the audience with their breathtaking stunts.
What are the X Games?
The X Games are an annual extreme sports competition organized by ESPN and broadcasted globally on ESPN and ABC. It features top-tier athletes from all over the world, who compete in various events such as BMX biking, skateboarding, motorcycling, and surfing. The X Games is not just about extreme sports and daring feats. It is also an event that promotes positive values such as perseverance, determination, and sportsmanship. The athletes who compete in the X Games are role models for young people everywhere, showing that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. The X Games continue to evolve and stay relevant by including audience participation and introducing new events.
History of the Summer X Games
The Summer X Games is an annual extreme sports competition organized by ESPN. It started in 1995 in Rhode Island as the Extreme Games and was renamed to X Games in 1996 for international appeal. The inaugural event was held in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island, and featured 27 events in skateboarding, BMX, and inline skating. Since then, the X Games have helped legitimize mainstream sports like skateboarding, and has acted as a proving ground for new and innovative sports. The Summer X Games usually held in August and locations include Los Angeles or Austin, Texas.
This Year’s Summer X Games
The X Games brings together some of the world’s best athletes to compete in extreme sports, and Ventura County is the perfect location for the X Games. With its sunny weather, beautiful beaches and stunning mountain ranges, This years X Games will have the perfect backdrop to witness some of the best stunts in the world. With this years games being held in Southern California you might even see some familiar faces such as Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston, Sky Brown, Garrett Reynolds, and many others!
Best of the Summer X Games
The X Games have showcased some of the best tricks in the history of extreme sports. One of the most iconic tricks in the history of the Summer X Games is Dave Mirra’s Double Backflip, which he successfully executed during X Games 6 in 2000. It showcased Mirra’s incredible skill and bravery, solidifying his status as one of the greatest BMX riders of all time. Another memorable trick was performed by Taig Khris, who became the first in-line skater to land a jump off the Eiffel Tower at X Games 14. Another remarkable trick from past Summer X Games is Travis Pastrana’s world’s first double backflip on a dirt bike. Pastrana performed this groundbreaking trick at the Moto X Best Trick event, earning him a score of 98.60, the highest current score in the best trick category. This trick revolutionized the sport of motocross and pushed the limits of what was previously thought possible on a dirt bike.
The X-Games coming to Ventura County is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness some of the world’s most incredible athletes in action. With its stunning location, welcoming community, and emphasis on positive values, the event promises to be a memorable experience for both locals and visitors alike. So mark your calendars and get ready to witness the thrill! Tickets are already available for purchase, if you would like your chance to witness history this summer and attend the awesome festivities click HERE!
