X Games Ventura 2024 Presented by SONIC: Day Two Skateboarding News and Results
| X Games Ventura 2024 Presented by SONIC: Day Two News and Results Japanese Sweep Podium in Skateboard Street Disciplines; Two Rookies Carve their Names in X Games History in front of a Packed House in Ventura, Calif. The second day of X Games Ventura 2024 saw 17-year-old Japanese skater Miyu Ito claim gold as the first rookie to win in Skateboard Street and nine-year-old Mia Kretzer from Australia became the youngest medalist, setting a new record by three years. Nyjah Huston also successfully tied Bob Burnquist’s record for the most gold medals in skateboarding when he earned his 14th gold and 22nd overall X Games medal. The day also saw four musical acts, including a surprise performance by MGK. |
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| Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street In a historic final, the Japanese skaters showcased their dominance of the Street discipline with the first teenage podium sweep in X Games history’s Skateboard Street competition. With five of eight skaters hailing from Japan, it was Miyu Ito who led the podium sweep to become the first rookie to win the discipline. “It’s an honor to be here, to win a gold medal is really special for me. Thank you so much,” said the emotional 17-year-old Ito. Yesterday’s Women’s Skateboard Street medalist, 15-year-old Liz Akama, and 17-year-old Yumeka Oda took home silver and bronze respectively. Men’s Skateboard Park on the SONIC Park Course The Park competition attracted a full house, with enthusiastic fans cheering for the world’s top athletes who showcased their skills on the vibrant blue SONIC Park Course. The intensity of the competition remained high from the start, with eight athletes striving to nail their best runs before the 45-second buzzer sounded. Despite intense pressure to do well, camaraderie among the competitors shone through as they cheered each other on and celebrated their performances together. A favorite heading into the event, Keegan Palmer laid down a massive score in his first run for 93.00 to earn his second career X Games gold medal, which sent the rest of the competitors chasing after him for the rest of the competition. It came down to the last skater who could unseat him, Pedro Barros – the most decorated man in this field. However, Barros was unable to overtake Palmer for gold or Sorgente for silver, and settled in the bronze position. “It’s wild to come off a win in Budapest and then to add another gold here is amazing. X Games doesn’t get better than this, with Sorg and Pedro on the podium,” said Palmer. “I’ve grown up watching them skate. They’ve been my idols and now they’re my friends. To be able to skate against them is a dream come true and now we are standing on the podium together.“ Monster Energy Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick Today was a big moment for 22-time X Games champion and favorite going into the competition, Nyjah Huston, as he matched legend Bob Burnquist’s record for the most skateboard gold medals of all time. Huston is the most decorated skateboard street medalist of all time, and just one gold behind Shaun White and Garrett Reynolds for the most overall gold in history. His best trick from the final consisted of a nollie heelflip backside tailslide to fakie. ”I forgot that I matched Bob’s record. I grew up watching Bob – he’s a legend. It’s sic to be out there skating with all the guys,” said Huston. “I wasn’t sure if I liked the format at first but I think we all ended up liking it because when we are skating a big rail like that, it’s good to keep the flow going and pump each other up. When it all comes down to it, we are all homies out there. ”Felipe Mota earned silver and Jhancarlos Gonzalez earned his first X Games medal and became the first Colombian to medal in X Games history with bronze. Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick The Japanese skateboarders took command of the Skateboard Street podium a second time, with Yumeka Oda, Miyu Ito, and Liz Akama shuffling the medal order in the Best Trick event. Oda claimed the victory by landing a flawless kickflip frontside feeble grind down the 10-stair handrail on her first attempt. “This is my first time so I’m extremely happy. Thank you so much,” said Oda, who upgraded her bronze medal in the Street competition this morning for a gold in Best Trick. “I was so nervous to land my best trick but I made it on my first try.” Pacifico Women’s & Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick In the debut of Pacifico Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick, nine-year-old Mia Kretzer earned her first X Games gold. In a field where the oldest competitor was just 20 years old, Krestzer became the youngest athlete and medalist in X Games history, beating out Ema Kawakami who held the record for one day. Krestzer landed a cab 720 on her second try. “I feel crazy. I feel so happy. It’s just amazing and crazy… ”In the men’s competition, Gui Khury added his ninth overall gold medal and third Vert Best Trick gold medal with a body varial 900 in his first try. On the 25th anniversary of Tony Hawk’s 900, both Khury and newcomer Kawakai landed 900s. “I was really focused, really really nervous,” said Gui Khury. “I was super happy to have landed my tricks. Now it’s just time to enjoy. Ventura has some of the best people and the best crowd. Ventura is so open, I get to ride my bike and also win a gold medal which is good. ”Although it was after time had expired in the competition, Moto Shibata landed a never-been-done front foot impossible Lien 540 for the crowd. X Games competition resumes tomorrow with six final competitions in Skateboard, BMX and Moto X beginning at 10 a.m. PT. Limited quantities of Sunday tickets still remain for sale at XGames.com, and include general admission, SuperFan passes and XIP Hospitality passes. Visit XGames.com for the full X Games Ventura Presented by SONIC competition schedule, tickets and real-time updates. |