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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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