Highlight History: Going back in time at the Summer X Games

Highlight History: Going back in time at the Summer X Games
Highlight History: Going back in time at the Summer X Games /

Highlight History: Going back in time at the Summer X Games

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A beautiful view of the Moto X Freestyle competition during the X Games at Pier 30 and 32 in San Francisco, California.

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Achim Kujawski in action during the BMX vert competition at the 2001 X Games at First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Roman Hackl busts out some moves during the Men's Skateboard Park Final's at the 2001 Summer X Games at the First Union Complex in Philadelphia, PA on 20 August 2001.

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Chad Bartie takes a breather before the start of the Men's Skateboard Park final at the 2001 Summer X Games at Philadelphia's First Union Complex 20 April 2001.

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Roman Hackl warms up before the start of the Men's Skateboard Park Final's during the 2001 Summer X Games at the First Union Complex in Philadelphia, PA, 20 August 2001.

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Bob Burnquist relaxes during the filming of a scene for a commercial for X Games 9 at the Playboy Mansion on May 6, 2003 in Holmby Hills, California.

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Paul Rodriguez, Eric Koston and Rodil de Araujo, Jr. pose for photographers during the awards ceremony at the X Games 9 Skateboard Street contest held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Stephen Murray catches air at the X Games 9 Bike Stunt Dirt contest held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Tony Hawk attempts to land his jump in the Skateboard Big Air competition during the X Games 11 on August 5, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Danny Way drops into the ramp during the Skateboard Big Air competition during X Games 11 on August 6, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Ryan Guettler competes during the Bike Stunt Park competition at X Games 11 on August 7, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Travis Pastrana competes for gold in the Moto X Speed and Style Final during X Games 16 at Staples Center on August 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Travis Pastrana competes during the Rally Car event at X Games 16 on July 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Ryan Sheckler competes at the Skate Street event during X Games 16 on July 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Bucky Lasek competes in the Skateboard Park Final during X Games 16 at the Event Deck LA Live on August 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Dave Mirra races during the Speed and Style event at X Games 16 on July 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Moto Best Trick participant Travis Pastrana at X Games 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on August 4, 2005.

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Travis Pastrana during the Moto X Best Trick contest at X Games 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on August 4, 2005.

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Silver Medalist Shaun White at the ESPN X Games 11 during the Men's Skateboard Vert Finals on Friday, August 5, 2005.

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Kenny Bartram perfroms a trick during the Moto X Freestyle final at X Games Eleven on August 6, 2005 at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Andy Macdonald performs a trick in the Skateboard Big Air competition during X Games 11 on August 7, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Men's Skateboard Vert silver medalist Bob Burnquist in action during X Games 12.

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A look at the view of the Snow Ramp during the ESPN X Games on June 27, 1998 in San Diego, California.

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Gold medalist Travis Pastrana during Freestyle Moto X finals at X Games 12 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on August 6, 2006.

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Ryan Sheckler competes in the qualifying round in Skateboard Street at X Games 14.

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Omar Hassan practices in the Skateboard Superpark during X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

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A competitor participates in the BMX Freestyle Street final during X Games 14 on July 31, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Bob Burnquist reacts after a successful run during the Skateboard Big Air Final at the 14th Summer X Games on July 31, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Simon Tabron practices in the BMX Freestyle Vert during X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on August 1, 2008 in Carson, California.

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Lyn-z Adams Hawkins competes in the Women's Skateboard Vert final during X Games 15 at the Home Depot Center on July 30, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Garrett Reynolds competes in the BMX Freestyle Street event during X Games 15 at the Home Depot Center on August 1, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Gaby Ponce competes in the Women's Skateboard Vert final during X Games 15 at the Home Depot Center on July 30, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Bob Burnquist competes in Skateboard Big Air at the Staples Center on July 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Robbie Maddison gets some serious air during the Moto X Freestyle at X Games 15 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Travis Pastrana takes part in the Moto X Best Trick as part of Summer X Games 15 at Staples Center on July 31, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Paul Rodriguez looks to land a trick in the Men's Skateboard Street finals at Summer X Games 15 at Home Depot Center on August 1, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Jamie Bestwick competes in BMX Vert at Summer X Games 15 at Home Depot Center on August 1, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Rob Lorifice competes in the Men's Skateboard Vert event during X Games 15 at the Home Depot Center on August 1, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Nyjah Houston competes in the Men's Skateboard Street finals at Summer X Games 15 at Home Depot Center on August 1, 2009 in Carson, California.

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Mat Rebeaud busts out some crazy moves in the FMX Freestyle finals during X Games 16 on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Ashley Fiolek wins gold in Women's Moto X during X Games 16 on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Competitors start in the Moto X Super X event during X Games 16 at the LA Coliseum on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Jake Brown competes to a gold medal in the Skateboard Big Air final during X Games 16 at the LA Coliseum on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Levi Sherwood does a stunt during the Moto X Freestyle final at the LA Coliseum during X Games 16 on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Daniel Dhers surprises fans as he competes for a gold medal in the BMX Freestyle Park final during X Games 16 at the Event Deck LA Live on July 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.

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The 2014 X Games in Austin, Texas have come to a close. With countless high-flying tricks and death-defying jumps, this year's games were definitely one for the ages. In this gallery, we go behind-the-scenes at X Games Austin with the help of thousands of fans, countless athletes and Instagram.


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