On August 3, 2019, Mitchie Brusco etched his name into the history books when he landed the world’s first Skateboard Big Air 1260. That’s three and a half rotations in the air, and Mitchie landed it like a boss. Because that happened two years ago today, here’s a quick reminder of Mitchie’s history-making feat!
MITCHIE BRUSCO: #2 | X Games 2019 Top 10 Moments
Mitchie Brusco takes the #2 spot on the X Games Top Ten list. The 900 was first landed on a skateboard 20 years ago (at X Games, of course). The trick remains so difficult that fewer than 10 people have done it at X Games. Then came the 1080; you can count the people who have landed that trick on one hand. Now we have the 1260.
–Mitchie Brusco landed the world’s first 1260 on the quarterpipe during Run 3 of Skateboard Big Air. He crashed attempting the trick in his first two runs, and that came after crashing on it twice at X Games Shanghai. He made it look easy in his 5th overall attempt at X Games. The 1260 was part of a line that included a switch 180 over the 50-ft. gap. Despite the world’s first 1260, Mitchie took silver.
He now owns 10 X Games medals total. And 1260 bragging rights.
MISUGO OKAMOTO: #6 | X Games 2019 Top 10 Moments
Misugu Okamoto takes #6 on the X Games Top Ten list. Misugu Okamoto absolutely crushed the field at X Games Minneapolis 2019, just as she’s been doing all year: The 13-year-old has won five straight major park contests.And she’s not just dominating, she’s revolutionizing women’s park skateboarding and leading a legion of teens and tweens who have completely changed the discipline.
Her victory in her rookie appearance makes her the second-youngest gold medalist in X Games history. Welcome to the Top Moments of 2019 Misugu!
NYJAH HUSTON: #7 | X Games 2019 Top 10 Moments
Nyjah Huston takes #7 on the X Games Top Ten list. Nyjah Huston had already earned consecutive X Games Skateboard Street gold when he prepped for his final run — the final run of the entire contest — at X Games Shanghai. But he wasn’t even on the podium after Run 2 in China. He needed to crush his last pass. And of course he did, because delivering under pressure is exactly what Nyjah does.
He finished with an emphatic claim, too, raising his arms in triumph when he nailed his ender, the nollie flip noseblunt slide. There also was relief, because he nearly hung up on the trick. The Shanghai victory was his 10th X Games Street gold and 11th XG gold overall (2012 Real Street). He went on to add another gold and a silver at X Games Minneapolis, and he now has 18 total XG medals.
VINICIOS SARDI: #10 | X Games 2019 Top 10 Moments
Vinicios Sardi takes number 10 in X Games Top 10 Moments. X Games has a long and impactful history with adaptive events. Minneapolis 2019 was the debut of Skateboard Park Adaptive as a medal discipline, and the importance of that was evident on the course. Vinicios Sardi, who was born with a congenital malformation in his legs and skates without prosthetics, took gold with tricks like an awesome sugarcane stall and a collection of handflips. It was the first time the 23-year-old Brazilian had traveled to the United States, and the tears of joy in his victory interview with Craig McMorris? Goosebumps.
MITCHIE BRUSCO: What’s Next? | X Games
Mitchie Brusco made history at X Games Minneapolis 2019, landing the first 1260 on a skateboard. He was nonchalant about it, slowly descending the ramp, sill focused on the trick he had just landed for the first time. But it was clear from his first run that Mitchie only had the 1260 on his mind. His switch 180 over the 50-foot gap was instant evidence that he was focused on giving himself the best opportunity on the quarterpipe.
ERIC KOSTON: The State of Skateboarding | X Games
Skateboarding legend Eric Koston has been a sneaker head since first visiting Japan at age 19. As a teenage skateboarder, finding affordable footwear that worked for street skateboarding was not as easy as it is today. Before the dawn of signature skate shoes, Koston and friends would search for new, old stock of Nikes to skate in. In hindsight, Koston now realizes that those teenage searches for Nikes influenced his rise through skateboarding.
PAUL RODRIGUEZ: The State of Skateboarding | X Games
Skateboarding legend Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez (@prod) has been in the skate game for a long time now. Having been pro for almost two decades, Rodriguez has skated for some of the biggest companies in skateboarding (Girl, Plan B), before starting his own brand Primitive in 2014. In just over five years, Primitive has become one of the biggest hardware and soft goods brands in skateboarding, with a stacked pro team and clothing collaborations with brands such Rick and Morty, Kikkoman Soy Sauce, Dragon Ball Z and more.
Ryan DeCenzo: X Games Session
Three-time X Games gold medalist Ryan DeCenzo hails from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and began skateboarding in 1999 at age 13 (because the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles did it)! Now, an Orange County homeowner, car enthusiast and hockey lover, you can see Ryan destroying his backyard skatepark on the ‘gram, or maybe even catch him cruising around in his Halloween-themed sports car. Did we mention he is the ONLY skateboarder to ever get full permission to skate the entire ESPN Headquarters AND have Barry Melrose take slap shots at Ryan while fully padded in net? Yea! So, be sure to also watch that part titled: Ryan DeCenzo 1979: ESPN Headquarters! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy Ryan’s #XGamesSession!
Eric Koston and Paul Rodriguez Go One-On-One | X Games
Greater Los Angeles area residents Eric Koston and Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez grew up skating the streets of Los Angeles. From the feel of the concrete to the array of street spots, both Nike SB pros discuss their affinity for the West Coast, as well as their favorite home team, the L.A. Lakers. Narrated by ESPN’s Clinton Yates, Koston and P-Rod dig deep into Los Angeles skateboarding roots, as well as the new and improved Battle of Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers.
Best of Vans Park Series 2019 | World of X Games
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