Written By: Sara Lopez
Today begins the 16th Annual X Games in LA. This year’s competition will include Moto X, Skateboarding, BMX, and Rallying. If you can’t make it to downtown LA, don’t fret- ESPN and ESPN2 will be airing more than 31 hours of live HD programming!
This year’s X Games is loaded with some of the biggest names in extreme sports like Anthony Napolitan, Blako ‘Bilko’ Williams, Scotty Cranmer, Elissa Steamer, Travis Pastrana, and one of my all-time favorites Shaun White.
Not only can these athletes do extraordinary things in their sports, but they have also paved the way for other people to be able to learn and grow into aggressive sports.
Elissa Streamer
Elissa Streamer was one of my heroes while growing up. She was the first female to get a video part in a legit skate movie and the first female to get an avatar in a skateboarding videogame (Tony Hawk’s “Pro Skater”). Women like Ms. Streamer have paved the way for female skateboarders and women of many different aggressive sports by sticking with the sport she loved, even when the boys suggested she be a cheerleader instead.
Shaun White
Shaun White is nothing less than a superstar. He is not only one of the best skateboarders in the world, but he is also one of the best snowboarders in the world. He started competing in Winter X Games when he was only 13. Ten years later, Shaun White is still a force to be reckoned with at the age of 23.
There are many more talented athletes that will be competing in the X Games this year. You can check out all of their profiles here and if you can’t tune in to ESPN or ESPN2 on your TV, make sure to catch the free updates online here.
If you can come on out to Downtown LA make sure to keep an eye out for the 8th Continent Soymilk team. We will be passing out samples, coupons, and supporting all of the amazing extreme athletes!
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