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The first X Games in Salt Lake City is officially a wrap! Monster Energy congratulates its Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes on groundbreaking performances in the 74th edition of the X Games. During three days of live competitions inside Utah State Fairpark and Event Center, the world-class team claimedd a total of 21 X Games medals (seven gold, eight silver, and six bronze) and raised the bar by landing never-been-done tricks and setting new medal records.

Standouts included 29-year-old Jordan Godwin from Cardiff, Wales, claiming the gold medal in BMX Street after already earning bronze at X Games Osaka the previous weekend. The team swept the entire BMX Dirt podium on Saturday with 31-year-old Ryan Williams from Sunshine Coast, Australia, taking gold, 22-year-old Brady Baker from Toms River, New Jersey, claiming silver, and 30-year-old Daniel Sandoval from Corona, California, taking bronze.

The intense Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick final witnessed 15-year-old Arisa Trew from Palm Beach, Australia, claim a dominant win with a never-been-landed trick. In Moto X Best Whip, 29-year-old Julien Vanstippen from Ophain, Belgium, soared to victory. The BMX Dirt Best Trick wrote X Games history with 31-year-old Ryan Williams from Sunshine Coast, Australia, landing the world’s first triple backflip on dirt for the gold medal.

The never-been-done tricks continued in Skateboard Street Best Trick, where 19-year-old Filipe Mota

As X Games Salt Lake City marks the 30th anniversary of the world’s most iconic action sports event, a new era begins with the launch of X Games League (XGL) and the announcement of its inaugural “Founder Athletes”: Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston and Ryan Williams. These three legends—each a defining figure in their sport—will help shape the future of XGL. Their influence on action sports culture is undeniable, and they now take on a new role in helping build the most ambitious evolution in X Games history. Starting Summer 2026, X Games League transforms action sports into a team-based, seasonal league format. Skateboarding and BMX will headline the inaugural Summer X Games League

This year we are „CELEBRATING 41 YEARS“ of most significant BMX Freestyle Event in the World! This years motto is CELEBRATING BMX. On July 4th & 5th , 2025, we are back at the North Brigade Skate Park, where the BMX WORLDS took place in 1994!  We are bringing you everything from BMX ROOTS & CULTURE to HIGH CLASS BMX ATHLETES and plenty opportunities to PARTY and ENJOY yourself in an authentic BMX FESTIVAL & JAM ATHMOSPHERE. Titles are waiting to be taken home in the disciplines BOWL, STREET and HIGHEST AIR.

LOVE, PASSION AND DEDICATION are the ingredients that give BMX COLOGNE it’s UNIQUENESS! Come and celebrate with us!

RIDER // EVENT INFORMATION - JULY 4th & 5th, 2025

OPENING OURS:
Friday 18:00 - 22:00 Meet and Welcome BBQ, OPEN DOORS, NO COVER FEE! Park is open to ride.
Saturday 10:00 - 22:00 Uhr Street & Bowl Amateur, followed by Bowl & Street Pro, followed by High Air and Bunny Hop & Long Distance Jam, Best Trick Sessions: Bowl Singl Trick, Street Rail & Transition, last but not least our legendary Beer Race to round of the day.
VENUE: North Brigade Skate Park, Scheibenstraße 13a, 50737 Cologne, Germany

Are you ready for Summer X Games? The world’s premier showcase in action sports competition is almost here! From June 27-29, X Games Salt Lake City 2025 will stoke fans with groundbreaking performances across BMX, Moto X, and Skateboard disciplines at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center. Monster Energy, the official energy drink partner of X Games, is ready to raise the bar with its elite team of world-class athletes at X Games Salt Lake City 2025. This press release announces the official line-up of competing athletes for the event.

From June 27-29, X Games Salt Lake City 2025 celebrates the 74th edition of X Games since the contest’s inception in 1995. Contested in SLC for the first time, the event will draw more than 100

For its fourth edition, Brussels Urban Sessions is moving to the ‘Parc du Cinquantenaire’. The world’s best BMX Freestyle athletes are coming back to Brussels from July 4 to 6. New venue, 3x3 basketball tournament, ‘Open Air’...  After the success of the first three editions, Brussels Urban Sessions is raising the bar even higher and positioning itself as one of the major highlights of summer 2025. The move to the Cinquantenaire marks a key milestone in the evolution of Brussels Urban Sessions. This iconic venue provides a prestigious setting and increased international visibility, solidifying Brussels as a major hub for urban sports. The largest action sports event in Belgium welcomes the world elite of BMX Freestyle every year (UCI international competition) and has become a key event in the Brussels calendar. The relocation has been warmly welcomed and supported by the City of Brussels, which believes the event will further enhance Brussels' image as a sporty, youthful, and dynamic capital.

The move to the ‘Parc du Cinquantenaire’ reflects the ambition to continue growing the event in the years to come. In addition to the international BMX Freestyle competition showcasing the best male and female athletes, other disciplines such as 3x3 basketball, parkour, and skateboarding will be featured,

BMX Amsterdam is going for it again, the Open NK Dirt! We'll be back this year so make sure you're back from vacation in time. The "Open NK Dirt 2025" will take place on Sunday August 24th.

BMX or MTB, everyone rolls together this year!

This year too, you register for your age class. A class lower is not allowed, a class higher of course is!

Whether you're a beginner, advanced or pro, this day will be fun for everyone!

Are you just coming to watch? We'll be playing nice tunes all day long and you can enjoy tasty snacks from the grill again!

Will Pim Scheers successfully defend his title or will we crown a new champion for the third year in a row.

Register via the link in our bio or go to griffioenoutdoor.nl/blog/open-nk-dirt-2025

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