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X GAMES MEDIA GUIDE 2020
WELCOME
January 22, 2020
Dear Friends:
It is our pleasure to welcome you back to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass, Colorado – the iconic home of X Games
for 19 years! The X Games winter event has delivered the world’s most progressive action sports content and unique festival
experience for fans on-site and around the globe for 23 straight years. The 2020 edition of X Games Aspen will further that
legacy of providing a stage for the world’s best athletes and a top-tier billing of urban and electronic musical talent.
Furthering the X Games’ commitment to Special Olympics Unified Sports, X Games Aspen will also add a Special Olympics
Unified Skiing event this year. X Games Aspen has featured a fan-favorite Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding event for five
years and added Special Olympics Unified BMX Racing in Minneapolis in 2019, as well.
X Games Aspen will kick off a full year of X Games events and World of X Games content in 2020. Following the Aspen event,
X Games will head to China for the country’s inaugural winter event, X Games Chongli, in February. In March, X Games Norway
will celebrate its fifth year. The summer sports then take center stage as X Games returns for its second year in Shanghai in May,
and its fourth year in Minneapolis in July.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great time at X Games Aspen, and we hope to see you at all the X Games events
in 2020!
Sincerely,
Jimmy Pitaro
President, ESPN and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks
FOLLOW @XGames
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Communications Staff Contacts ..................................................................................................... 4
Credential and Press Center Information ....................................................................................... 5-6
X Games Fact Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 7
X Games Music Overview ................................................................................................................. 9
Music Fact Sheet ............................................................................................................................... 10
Telecast & Coverage Schedule ......................................................................................................... 12-13
Talent Bios ........................................................................................................................................ 14-16
TV Technology Fact Sheet ................................................................................................................ 18-19
Sport Descriptions
Ski ............................................................................................................................................. 20-21
Snowboard .............................................................................................................................. 21-23
Snowmobile ............................................................................................................................ 24
Snow Bike ................................................................................................................................ 24-25
Aspen Snowmass Fast Facts ............................................................................................................ 27
Colorado Athlete List ........................................................................................................................ 28
X Games Aspen 2019 Medalists ....................................................................................................... 29
Athletes to Watch ............................................................................................................................. 30-33
World of X Games ............................................................................................................................. 34-35
Shred Hate ......................................................................................................................................... 36
ESPN Images ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Sponsors ............................................................................................................................................ 38-39
Executive Bios ................................................................................................................................... 40
X Games Facts and Feats ................................................................................................................ 42-45
Guest Services Information ............................................................................................................ 46-49
Media Coverage Agreement ........................................................................................................... 52-53
Course Illustrations .......................................................................................................................... 54-56
Competition Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 58-60
X Games Map .................................................................................................................................... 62-63
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COMMUNICATION STAFF CONTACTS
STAFF LIST CELL PHONE NUMBER
Danny Chi, ESPN................................................................................................................... 310-500-5699
Grace Coryell, ESPN .................................................................................................................818-585-3696
Olivia Wilson, ESPN .................................................................................................................904-303-3538
Jeff Hanle, Aspen Skiing Company ...................................................................................... 970-300-7022
PRESS CENTER MANAGERS SMB PRESS OFFICERS
LaRae Marsik Rachel Core
Lisa Swift Bailey Wilson
MEDIA ZONE MANAGERS PHOTO COORDINATORS
Mpu Dinani Brooks Sneed
Chas Coryell Vanessa Mejia
Zach Tobias
SBD PRESS OFFICERS Jordan Nommay
Ashley Smith
Chelsea DuDeVoire MEDIA CREDENTIAL CHECK-IN
Daniel Montemurro
SKI PRESS OFFICERS
Monique Hauck-Mitchell MUSIC PR
Melany Muro Alastair Duncan
Max Frieser
Devin Perales
All X Games results, releases and photos for editorial use can be found on www.ESPNPressRoom.com.
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X GAMES ASPEN 2020
CREDENTIAL & PRESS INFORMATION
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Media credentials may be picked up beginning Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. MT at the Credential Center, which is located in the
Hideout building at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. All persons should be prepared to present photo ID and business card upon
picking up credentials. Freelancers should be prepared to present an assignment letter when picking up credentials. All credentials
are non-transferable. Any person found in violation of this policy will be subject to immediate revocation of his or her credential and
may result in being barred from future X Games events.
Credential Center Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 22 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 26 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*NOTE: No media credentials will be issued after 6 p.m. from Wednesday-Saturday. Media checking in after 12 p.m. MT on
Sunday, Jan. 26 will need to make separate arrangements with the X Games PR team.
Please plan accordingly to ensure your arrival and check-in prior to all evening practices and competitions.
PRESS CENTER
The X Games Aspen Press Center is located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain in a large tent to the east of the swimming pool at
the Inn at Aspen. The Press Center is equipped with workspace for credentialed media members. The Press Center also features
televisions with live event feeds, sofas and refreshments. In addition, all start lists will be available prior to start of competition and
all event results and releases will be available at the Press Center.
Press Center Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 22 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23 9 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 26 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
X Games staff members will be at the Press Center at all times to assist with any questions, as well as to provide a wide range of
services including athlete information, event history and interview scheduling.
EVENT ACCESS
Access to media corrals at X Games Aspen is on a first-come, first-served basis. Credentialed media members should plan on arriving
to practices and competitions early to ensure a spot in the media corrals. Media members should also be prepared to stand for long
periods of time on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions. Competition courses and media corrals are accessible by ski/
snowboard or by foot ONLY. You will be responsible for obtaining your own equipment.
Still photographers should try to shoot practice sessions as much as possible in addition to event competitions. Practices offer the
best access to athletes as well as greater access to courses.
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CREDENTIAL & PRESS CENTER
INFORMATION
Filmers and videographers will only be allowed to shoot practice, interviews and lifestyle elements – no filming of prelims,
qualifiers, eliminations and finals is allowed.
Photographers should also be prepared to shoot on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions, as well as during
night events.
PRESS CONFERENCE
There will be a press conference featuring several top X Games athletes on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. MT in the Studio X Dome in
X Fest at Buttermilk Mountain. The event will include time for one-on-one interviews with most athletes, as well as X Games executives.
A media advisory with all details will be distributed the week of the event. All post-competition press conferences will be held on course
following the event.
CLIMATE & HEALTH
Weather, terrain and altitude make covering X Games a unique experience as compared to other sporting events. Be advised, media
members should take the proper precautions to ensure their safety and enjoyment during the event.
Temperature Variability
The weather in Aspen can vary greatly, with temperatures often dipping to single digits at night. Therefore, all persons in attendance are
best served to dress accordingly and wear multiple clothing layers including thermals, fleece, jacket, as well as wool socks, gloves and some
type of head covering.
Footwear
Often overlooked, footwear plays an integral role in not only a person’s maneuverability, but warmth and comfort as well. Individuals
spending long periods of time on their feet should consider bringing additional footwear to change into to prevent fatigue. Also, when
socks become soiled they tend to flatten out and don’t insulate as well, so it may be a good idea to carry an extra pair at all times.
Altitude
The base elevation at Aspen Snowmass is approximately 8,000 feet above sea level. As a result, there is less oxygen and humidity
available than at lower elevations, which may end up causing one or more of the following conditions: nausea, insomnia, diarrhea,
constipation, gas, restlessness, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, headache, nasal congestion, cough and/or fatigue.
Minor conditions typically dissipate after becoming acclimated to the environment. To minimize high altitude effects, take the following
precautions:
1. Minimize physical exertion until acclimated
2. Utilize humidifiers
3. Stay hydrated, don’t overeat – start drinking more water than you are used to a week before arriving
4. Get plenty of sleep
5. Listen to your body
Sunscreen
Despite the fact that Aspen Snowmass may be covered in snow, the high altitude also means increased exposure to the sun. At high altitude
there are higher concentrations of ultraviolet rays. Wear sunscreen and reapply often. UV-protected sunglasses and/or goggles are also
recommended.
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FACT SHEET
WHERE:
Aspen Snowmass, Colo. All competitions will be held at Buttermilk Mountain
WHEN:
Jan. 23 – Jan. 26, 2020
WHAT:
The 24th edition of ESPN’s annual winter action sports competition, X Games Aspen 2020, will feature the world’s top action sports
athletes competing in the sports of Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile and Snow Bike.
X Games Aspen 2020 will also feature an enhanced festival village experience, offering spectators a unique and wide-ranging interactive
experience to complement the X Games competitions. The festival village will include a music stage with ticketed performances by Alesso,
Bazzi, lLLENIUM, and Rae Sremmurd.
DISTRIBUTION:
ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ABC will televise a combined 15.5 hours of live X Games Aspen competition, which will also be accessible via
the ESPN App and WatchABC to viewers who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider. In addition, all 15.5 hours of
live content, plus exclusive competitions, musical performances and X Games Extra shows will be streamed on the @XGames YouTube,
Facebook and Twitter pages.
X Games Aspen will be televised globally in 192 countries and territories to more than 500 million homes, including live coverage in
Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand and Africa.
SPORTS & DISCIPLINES:
SKI SNOWBOARD SNOWMOBILE
• The Real Cost Big Air (Men’s & Women’s) • The Real Cost Men’s Big Air • Freestyle
• Knuckle Huck • Pacifico Women’s Big Air
• Jeep Slopestyle (Men’s & Women’s) • Wendy’s Knuckle Huck
• Great Clips SuperPipe (Men’s & Women’s) • Rail Jam
• Special Olympics Unified Giant Slalom
SNOW BIKE
• Jeep Slopestyle (Men’s & Women’s) • Wendy’s Snow BikeCross
• Monster Energy SuperPipe (Men’s & Women’s) • Snow Bike Best Trick
• SuperPipe Session • Adaptive Snow BikeCross
• Special Olympics Unified Giant Slalom • Para Snow BikeCross
WEBSITE:
For general information, log on to the official X Games site at www.XGames.com. For media information and photos to download, log
on to www.ESPNPressRoom.com and www.ESPNImages.com.
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X GAMES MUSIC OVERVIEW 8
X GAMES MUSIC OVERVIEW
X Games Aspen will feature musical performances by Alesso, Bazzi, ILLENIUM, and Rae Sremmurd.
Tickets for X Games Aspen 2020 offer fans a unique experiential fusion of globally-leading action sports competition and world-
class musical offerings at the GEICO Music Stage. While admission to the action sports competitions and festival village are free to
the public, tickets to X Games musical performances start at just $25. For fans wanting to experience all four days of action sports
and music, an all-music GA ticket is available for $120.
X Games has teamed up with Aspen Ski Company to offer a limited number of College X Pass + Music. College students with a valid
student ID have the opportunity to enjoy X Games competition, skiing and snowboarding at ASC’s famed mountains and X Games
Music for just $200. College X Pass holders will receive GA access to all four concerts at Buttermilk Mountain, as well as a two-day
lift ticket valid at any of Aspen’s four mountains.
Tickets and full music and competition schedules are available at XGames.com. Tickets can also be purchased on-site at the box
office located adjacent to the Guest Services tent at the main entrance (based on availability). As always, general admission to the
action sports competitions and festival villages is free to the public. Concerts are rain, snow or shine.
X Games Music performances will take place at the listed times below (all times local MT):
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
• 10 p.m. – Rae Sremmurd
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
• 4:30 p.m. – ILLENIUM
• 9:30 p.m. – Alesso
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
• 4:30 p.m. – Bazzi
STAGE HOURS
The music stage is scheduled to open 90 minutes prior to the first act and will remain open through the final set of the last act.
X GAMES BOX OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, January 23 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, January 24 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, January 25 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, January 26 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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MUSIC FACT SHEET
Alesso
Leading the X Games Aspen 2020 lineup is Grammy-nominated producer and electronic music titan,
Alesso. Over the years, the Swedish star has collaborated with chart-topping acts like Calvin Harris,
Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and more, while delivering
a bevy of genre-bending solo work. In 2014, Alesso released “Heroes (We Could Be)” featuring
Tove Lo, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s US Dance Club chart and No. 11 on the Top 40. These
accomplishments have seen him take over some of the festival circuit’s biggest stages at Coachella,
Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival and Creamfields, to name a few. Continuing a big year of
critically-praised releases, the Swedish progressive powerhouse collaborated with the fast-rising
mystery producer SUMR CAMP to deliver a high energy, deep house Dance track, “In The Middle,”
ready for clubs around the world. Garnering 27 Spotify New Music Friday playlists worldwide along
with instant radio adds, the track is already becoming a fan favorite.
Rae Sremmurd
Larger than life hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd will make their X Games Aspen debut this January with
their high energy antics and certified platinum trap anthems. Brothers Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee rose
to fame by way of their breakout single and subsequent cultural touchstone, “No Flex Zone,” under
the Ear Drummer Records banner. The track earned them instant status amongst hip-hop royalty with
remixes from Nicki Minaj and Pusha-T, along with co-signs from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Justin
Timberlake, Juicy J and more. This rise to fame earned them pivotal performances at the 2014 BET
Hip-Hop Awards and The Tonight Show, furthering their takeover of the highest ranks of urban and
mainstream music alike. It was with level heads and widespread industry support that the duo released
their first album SremmLife in 2015, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hip-Hop chart, followed by
the six week, Billboard chart-topping, No. 1 single, “Black Beatles,” the six-time platinum record that
catapulted the duo into global superstardom.
ILLENIUM
Diverse musical programming continues with melodic bass producer ILLENIUM. Leading the live
electronic music renaissance with adeptness for creating aural arrangements that vary in style,
complexity, and emotional depth, ILLENIUM has developed a new sphere in which sound design can
be crafted and experienced. This dedication to pushing sonic boundaries is put on full display in his live
show, which incorporates keyboards, drum pads, and cutting-edge lighting and visuals, all of which
combine to create an immersive experience. The show has touched down at globally renowned events
like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, EDC, Decadence, Electric Forest, Paradiso, Coachella and many more. Last
month, ILLENIUM’s third full-length album ASCEND dominated charts, capturing the premiere spot on
Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart and iTunes Top Dance Albums chart.
Bazzi
R&B/Pop superstar Bazzi will round out the X Games Aspen 2020 lineup with his captivating lyricism
and infectious melodies. One of the biggest recent breakout artists, Bazzi catapulted into mega-status
with his massive No. 1 hit, “Mine,” now certified three-times platinum. Bazzi solidified his spot as
music’s most promising newcomer with his follow-up hit, “Beautiful,” featuring chart-topping singer/
songwriter Camila Cabello. Both tracks are found on Bazzi’s breakthrough debut album, COSMIC,
which has been streamed more than three billion times. Bazzi supported his back-to-back hits with
performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Dick Clark’s New Year’s
Eve, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, The TODAY Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with
Seth Meyers and The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards – as a “Best New Artist” nominee. This year, Bazzi
has stepped up his game with a nomination for Top New Artist at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, a
lauded debut to forty-thousand fans at Coachella, collaborations with Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, 6lack, and
Tyga and the release of his critically acclaimed mixtape, Soul Searching.
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TELECAST & COVERAGE SCHEDULE
X Games Aspen 2020 will feature 15.5 hours of extensive coverage and live content distributed on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and the ESPN
App from January 23 – 26. In addition, 10.75 hours of live content, plus exclusive competitions, musical performances and X Games Extra shows
will be streamed on the @XGames YouTube, Facebook and Twitter pages. Following X Games Aspen, ABC will deliver two hours of anthology
programming on Saturday, February 1, two hours of anthology programming on Saturday, February 8 and a one-hour special on World of
X Games: Best of Aspen on February 22.
Content will also be accessible via the ESPN App and WatchABC to viewers who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider.
In addition to all of the content on ESPN’s U.S.-based media platforms, X Games Aspen 2020 will be televised globally in 192 countries and
territories to more than 500 million homes, including live coverage in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia, Canada,
Japan, New Zealand, and multiple countries in Europe, including Norway, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Sweden and the U.K.
DATE/TIME NETWORK COMPETITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. @XGames Monster Energy Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe Elimination
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. @XGames Special Olympics Unified Snowboard & Ski Giant Slalom
JEEP Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Elimination
The Real Cost Men’s Ski Big Air Elimination
9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. @XGames Ski Knuckle Huck
10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ESPN Monster Energy Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe
Pacifico Women’s Snowboard Big Air
Ski Knuckle Huck
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
2 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. @XGames JEEP Ski Slopestyle Elimination
The Real Cost Men’s Snowboard Big Air
7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. @XGames Snowmobile Freestyle
Women’s Ski Big Air
Great Clips Men’s Ski SuperPipe Elimination
10:35 p.m. – 12:35 a.m. ESPN The Real Cost Men’s Ski Big Air
Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe Session
Women’s Ski Big Air
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
1 p.m. – 6 p.m. ABC JEEP Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle
Adaptive Snow BikeCross
JEEP Men’s Ski Slopestyle
Para Snow BikeCross
JEEP Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle
Wendy’s Snow BikeCross
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8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. @XGames Women’s Ski SuperPipe
10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ESPN The Real Cost Men’s Snowboard Big Air
Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe
Women’s Ski SuperPipe
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. ESPN2 JEEP Women’s Ski Slopestyle
Snowmobile Freestyle
Men’s Snowboard Rail Jam
8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. ESPN Wendy’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck
Great Clips Men’s Ski SuperPipe
Snow Bike Best Trick
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ABC Anthology, Part 1
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ABC Anthology, Part 2
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ABC Best of X Games Aspen 2020
*Times and events listed are Eastern Time (ET) and are subject to change. Please consult your local listings.
13TALENT BIOS
HOST
Jack Mitrani (@JackMitrani)
Jack Mitrani is one of snowboarding’s most popular personalities. After spending 12 years as a
competitive snowboarder, he translated his talents into a career that celebrates his entrepreneurial and
vivacious spirit. Mitrani returns for this fourth year as host of the X Games.
Early in Mitrani’s career, he got his start by producing gut-busting comedic skits, and has since refined
professional action sports footage that broadcast greats such as ESPN, HBO and NBC have chased down through the years.
In 2008, Mitrani and friends Danny Davis, Dave Driscoll and Keir Dillon started the Frends Crew, all centering around the concept that
“there’s no I in frends.” Initially, the crew consisted of seven pro-snowboarders who traveled the world, making funny videos and
skits, while winning major snowboarding contests, and promoting that collaboration was more fun than doing it solo. Today he is
best known as a television host — most notably serving as the host of X Games — Frendly Gathering cofounder, content creator and
Martin Guitar Ambassador.
Born and raised in Long Island, Mitrani’s family moved to Vermont after he and brother/pro snowboarder Luke convinced their parents
to allow them to attend Stratton Mountain School, where snowboarding was a part of the curriculum.
Mitrani currently resides in Burlington, Vt. with his fiancé, Hannah. They recently welcomed a new addition to their family, Willa Rose
Mitrani.
COMMENTATORS/ANALYSTS
Brandon Graham (@Brandon_Graham) – Snowboard
Brandon Graham once again will provide play-by-play commentary for all Snowboard events. The Bay
Area native has been a part of the X Games team since 2013, handling skateboard play-by-play for the
summer events as well as broadcast duties for the World of X Games series on ABC. Graham previously
served as the play-by-play voice of Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Skateboarding.
He currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife Nadia, and daughter, Sofia.
Craig McMorris (@Craig_McMorris) – Snowboard
Craig McMorris joined the X Games Aspen telecast team in 2015 and is a professional snowboarder,
member of the Shred Bots and older brother to seven-time X Games gold medalist and two-time
Olympic Winter Games bronze medalist, Mark McMorris.
A native of Regina, SK, Canada, Craig has competed in elite level events and is known within the
snowboard world for his outgoing and charismatic personality. He has starred in his own unscripted
television show on MTV Canada with his brother, McMorris & McMorris, and got his broadcast break for
CBC during the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, where he announced the Snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe events. He returned to host
CBC’s coverage of the PyeongChang Olympics, as well.
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Chris “Uncle E” Ernst (@unclee1969) – Ski
Widely considered a pioneer of skiercross, Chris Ernst is credited by many for helping to shape a new
category of ski racing and forging a new discipline in action sports. A former ski aerialist, Ernst is a live
event announcer for numerous sports events and is also the founder of EXP Productions.
He currently lives in Southern California with his wife and three kids.
Tom Wallisch (@TWallisch) – Ski
No stranger to the X Games, Wallisch has ten X Games Aspen and Tignes appearances as a competitor.
Wallisch has one X Games Aspen gold medal from his most dominant season in 2012, and one gold from
X Games Europe 2010. He also won the overall Dew Tour and the AFP titles that year. In addition, he owns
the Guinness World Record for World’s Longest Railslide.
Growing up a weekend warrior with no formal ski background, Wallisch’s freestyle ski career blossomed
when he made the move to Utah for college. He quickly gained recognition from major ski film companies
with his grassroots video parts and was recruited to star in several productions. Wallisch currently owns
and operates his film production company, Good Company.
Jen Hudak (@jenhudak) – Ski
Jen Hudak is a two-time world champion halfpipe skier and five-time X Games medalist. She retired
from competition in 2015 to step into her next act as a writer and career transition coach for athletes and
entrepreneurs. Jen co-hosts a podcast, Balanced Pursuits, with former pro-skier Kristi Leskinen, where
they explore what it takes to turn your passion into profit. If she’s not skiing, biking or writing, Jen loves
to be behind the mic as a broadcaster.
Jimmy Coleman (@jcnomad13) – Snowmobile & Snow Bike
TV personality Jimmy Coleman has been skateboarding since the age of eight. It was skating that would
help start his career as an announcer back in 1993, but by 1997 it became a full-time opportunity.
Over the last two decades, he has hosted numerous action sports events and demonstrations all across
the globe, as well as some mainstream sporting events. Coleman has had the opportunity to watch and
work with many of the biggest names in the industry.
Coleman first joined the X Games broadcast team in 2000 at X Games Six in San Francisco, Calif. For the last 18 years he has acted as the
play-by-play commentator for all X Games BMX events. Coleman is no stranger to X Games Aspen, having served the last five years as live
event announcer for all of the snowmobile events. For X Games Aspen, he will return to the broadcast team as play-by-play commentator
for all snowmobile and snow bike events.
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Levi LaVallee (@levi_lavallee)– Snowmobile & Snow Bike
Joining the X Games telecast team for 2020, Levi LaVallee is a longtime X Games veteran. One of the
greatest snowmobile competitors in history, LaVallee is one of the most successful athletes in X Games
history with 13 overall medals. LaVallee is the the only athlete in X Games History to compete in all seven
non-Adaptive Snowmobile disciplines.
LaVallee had 30 career Snocross National series podiums and took the overall title in 2009. He also set a
long-distance snowmobile jumping record in 2011 as part of the Reb Bull: New Year. No Limits event as
he jumped 412 feet, 6 inches.
He currently resides in Longville, Minn. with his wife, Kristen and children, Liv and Lavin.
REPORTERS
DC (@djdcearth) – Snowboard & Ski
An action sports enthusiast and resident of Breckenridge, Colo., “DC,” aka Jonathan Oetken, has been
working as a live event sideline reporter for the X Games since 2013. A multi-talented host, DC has filled
a wide range of roles at action sports events around the globe, including the most recent summer and
winter Olympic Games. DC has formed a close relationship with athletes and industry members through
his roles as sideline reporter, host announcer, sport announcer and even event DJ at action sports events
throughout the past decade. DC’s respect, love and passion for action sports shine through in his ability
to connect fans with the athletes through sharing their stories.
Dianna Dahlgren (@diannadahlgren) – Snowmobile & Snow Bike
Hailing from the action sports mecca of Temecula Valley, Calif., Dahlgren grew up surrounded by motors.
At 19 years old, Dahlgren was selected as Miss Monster Energy Supercross. The longest-standing Miss
Supercross, Dahlgren took on the role of live announcer for Monster Energy Supercross in 2010. During
her five-year reign as Miss Supercross, in which she served as the proverbial spokesperson of Monster
Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Dahlgren established herself as one of the most
recognizable personalities in the sport. She not only served as an integral part at the races but also
helped increase the sport’s social media exposure, assuming the role of social media correspondent
during the live Monster Energy Supercross broadcasts on FS1. By 2015, she was hosting live shows and television for multiple action sports
full-time.
She now resides in Las Vegas, with her husband Ryan, a former Navy Seal, and her son, Hunter. She will be on the X Games team in Aspen
as a corral reporter for all the Snowmobile and Snow Bike events.
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TV TECHNOLOGY FACT SHEET
ESPN will again work with Echo Entertainment, a leading live action TECHNOLOGY
sports production company, to produce X Games Aspen 2020. They’ll
Condor Cam
collaborate to deliver an authentic and enhanced representation
After debuting in 2017, X Games Aspen brings back the CondorCam
of the action sports community from both a sports and
- a two-point aerial tracking camera system utilizing a three-axis
lifestyle perspective.
gimbal. The combination of rigging, robotics and RF allow the
CondorCam system to take flight over the Slopestyle course, giving
Over the four days of X Games Aspen coverage, live content will focus
unique views to X Games viewers.
on action sports competitions, in-depth athlete profiles and other
features highlighting the action sports lifestyle. The X Games host set
will be the central hub for discussion of topics relevant to the action Super Slow Motion – Sony HDC-4300
sports community, as well as interviews with the world’s top action Four Sony 4300s, the first camera to use three 2/3” 4K sensors, will
sports athletes and musicians. be used at each event to capture high speed HD images up to 8x the
normal frame rate.
PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTS
Throughout the coverage, X Games will leverage its array of Antelope Pico
innovative technologies and production elements to bring fans truly The Antelope Pico miniature slow motion and live broadcast camera
distinctive coverage of the very best in action sports. Among the system offers spectacular, extreme slow motion replay and never-
production and technology elements are: before-seen details from vantage points where larger cameras
cannot be mounted. The Antelope Pico camera records up to 350
Mobile units: X Games Aspen will utilize four trucks from Dome frames per second in native HD, and simultaneously supplies a
Productions, three of which will be A units: Silver, Journey, and Echo. 1080i50/60 signal via HDSDI for line-cut purposes.
In addition, one B unit, Expando B, will house the Comms engineer
and Madi interface. BSI will also have a 53-foot truck for use as their
control center for all RF Cameras, Comms and microphones.
Cameras: There are 31 manned cameras, seven point of view (POW)
cameras, a TechnoCrane, four jibs, one pole cam and four slow
motion cameras. These cover over 130 unique camera locations
in total.
AUDIO/COMMS
The X Games Aspen will be telecast in discrete 5.1 surround sound,
and will feature nearly 200 individual microphones to capture
the various sounds around the venue. The microphones are all
interconnected through a variety of transport mediums, including
Andiamo MADI and Calrec Hydra. The worldwide distribution will
encompass a multitude of isolated audio channels to augment the
domestic and international broadcasts.
X Games Aspen comms will be a trunked system between all five TV
trucks, which also incorporates the in-house system.
X Games Aspen will utilize a trunked repeater system using 14
repeaters. The system will also feature 95 radio channels supporting
the different groups on-site. Over 1,200 radios and 800 speaker mics
are used at X Games Aspen.
18TV TECHNOLOGY FACT SHEET
Robotic Cameras Drone
The X Games Aspen telecast will feature two robotic cameras New for 2020, X Games production will include a Drone in its live
positioned throughout the courses. These cameras will capture coverage. A DJI Inspire 2 Drone with the X7 camera will catch a
unique shots of all the competitions from vantage points impossible unique point of view at speeds of up to 58 mph.
to capture with manned cameras.
Cable
RF/WIRELESS In 2018, Buttermilk Mountain installed permanent fiber to four
RF Cameras pedestals. All 792 single mode ST fiber now terminates in the
Twelve RF hand-held cameras, including 8 RF POV cameras, coupled TV compound. On top of the installed fiber, Echo Entertainment
with the expertise of BSI, will be deployed throughout the venue installed an additional million feet of ST single mode fiber and nearly
using low latency microwave transmitters. Six of these RF POV 50,000 feet of SMPTE cable. Echo will employ a ten-person cable crew
cameras were specially built for the X Games. In addition, 25 wireless which will will take eight days to pull and test all the cable.
microphones will be used throughout the venue allowing the viewer
to hear the action from every corner of every course. The RF mics
also allow talent the freedom to move without limitation.
Follow Cameras
Eight small cameras which are attached to engineered rigs and
used by cameramen on skis and snowboards and attached to
snowmobiles and snow bikes, will provide a unique moving shot
from right behind or on board each athlete in the Slopestyle, Big
Air and Snow BikeCross events. These RF cameras provide dynamic
tracking shots of the athletes as they compete.
19SPORTS DESCRIPTION SKI THE REAL COST MEN’S BIG AIR – 11 Skiers WOMEN’S BIG AIR – 8 Skiers The Big Air course is approximately 300 feet long and made up of a single 80-foot hybrid jump. The competition features eight skiers who each attempt a single trick off the feature in a jam session format. The Men’s Ski Big Air Elimination will pit eight of the world’s best freestyle skiers against each other in a 25-minute jam session, where the top five skiers advance to meet the X Games Aspen 2019 Big Air medalists in the Final. Both the Men’s and Women’s Final will feature a 25-minute jam session where skiers will be ranked based on overall impression. Men’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Elimination 8 (1 heat of 8) 25-min jam Overall impression; top five advance Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 25-min jam Overall impression Women’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 25-min jam Overall impression KNUCKLE HUCK - 8 SKIERS Added as a snowboard discipline in 2019, Knuckle Huck makes its Ski debut in 2020. Skiers utilize the deck, rollover (knuckle) and landing of the Big Air Jump. Athletes perform their maneuvers leaving the knuckle of the feature and finish in the landing area. The Knuckle Huck competition will be a 20-minute jam session, with eight skiers taking as many runs as possible and and will be ranked based on overall impression. Knuckle Huck is judged on execution of maneuvers, degree of difficulty, amplitude, originality and style. Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 20-min jam Overall impression JEEP MEN’S SLOPESTYLE – 19 Skiers JEEP WOMEN’S SLOPESTYLE – 8 Skiers The Jeep Slopestyle course is approximately 1,700 feet long with seven features and a vertical drop of 290 feet. Skiers will attempt multiple tricks throughout their run on specially designed jumps, rails, boxes and other obstacles. In the Men’s Elimination, 16 skiers will take as many runs as possible within the 45-minute jam session with their scores based on overall impression. The top five skiers will advance to the Final to meet the X Games Aspen 2019 medalists. Both the Men’s and Women’s Final will feature a 45-minute jam session where the eight skiers will be ranked based on overall impression. Jeep Ski Slopestyle is judged on progression, execution, difficulty, variety and amplitude. Men’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Elimination 16 40-min jam Overall impression; top five advance Final 8 45-min jam Overall impression Women’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Final 8 45-min jam Overall impression 20
SPORTS DESCRIPTION GREAT CLIPS MEN’S SUPERPIPE – 15 Skiers WOMEN’S SUPERPIPE – 8 Skiers A favorite among fans, the SuperPipe course consists of a large halfpipe structure with vertical walls. The course is approximately 567 feet long and 66 feet wide, with 22-foot walls. Skiers link tricks from wall to wall, attempting to get the most amplitude and maintain flow between tricks. In the men’s Elimination, 12 skiers will take as many runs as possible within the 45-minute jam session with their scores based on overall impression. The top five skiers will advance to the Final to meet the X Games Aspen 2019 medalists. Both the men’s and women’s Final will feature a 30-minute jam session where the eight skiers will be ranked based on overall impression. Ski SuperPipe is judged on progression, execution, difficulty, variety and amplitude. Men’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Elimination 12 45-min jam Overall impression; top five advance Final 8 30-min jam Overall impression Women’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Final 8 30-min jam Overall impression SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED GIANT SLALOM – 12 Riders (6 Teams) After a successful five years hosting a Special Olympics Unified Snowboard competition, X Games Aspen adds a skiing discipline in 2020. Teams will be composed of one professional action sports athlete and one Special Olympics action sports athlete for a total of six, two-person teams. Each of the team members will take one run on each of two competition courses, with the professional athletes racing against one another and Special Olympics athletes racing one another. The combined best times of each team determine the results. Special Olympics Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. ESPN is the global presenting sponsor and official media sponsor of Special Olympics Unified Sports. Competition Format Athletes Score Final 6 Teams (Special Olympic Athlete + Teammate) Ranked 1-6 SNOWBOARD THE REAL COST MEN’S BIG AIR – 11 Riders PACIFICO WOMEN’S BIG AIR – 8 Riders The Big Air course is approximately 300 feet long and made up of a single 80-foot hybrid jump. The Men’s competition will begin with an eight-athlete elimination, where the top five riders advance to meet the X Games Aspen 2019 medalists in the Final. The Men’s and Women’s Finals each feature eight snowboarders who each attempt a single trick off the feature in a jam session format. Athletes will have a 25-minute jam session to complete as many tricks as possible and will be ranked based on overall impression. Snowboard Big Air is judged on aggressive execution of maneuvers, degree of difficulty and variety of tricks, originality and style. Men’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score Elimination 8 (1 heat of 8) 25-min jam Overall impression; top five advance Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 25-min jam Overall impression Women’s Competition Format Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 25-min jam Overall impression 21
SPORTS DESCRIPTION
WENDY’S KNUCKLE HUCK – 8 Riders
After a successful debut in 2019, Snowboard Knuckle Huck returns for 2020. Snowboarders utilize the deck, rollover (knuckle) and landing of
the Big Air Jump. Athletes perform their maneuvers leaving the knuckle of the feature and finish in the landing area. Snowboarders will often
press the nose or the tail of their board to initiate their quick yet technical tricks.
The Knuckle Huck competition will be a 20-minute jam session where riders attempt to land as many tricks as possible. Riders are ranked
based on overall impression.
Wendy’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck is judged on execution of maneuvers, degree of difficulty, amplitude, originality and style.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 20-min jam Overall impression
RAIL JAM – 8 Riders
New for X Games Aspen 2020, Snowboarders will show off their railriding prowess with Rail Jam, which will utilize the top three rail features
of the Slopestyle course.
The Rail Jam competition will be a 20-minute jam session where riders attempt to land as many tricks as possible. Riders are ranked based
on overall impression.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Final 8 (1 heat of 8) 20-min jam Overall impression
JEEP MEN’S SLOPESTYLE – 19 Riders
JEEP WOMEN’S SLOPESTYLE – 8 Riders
The Jeep Slopestyle course is approximately 1,700 feet long with six features and a vertical drop of 290 feet. Snowboarders will attempt
multiple tricks throughout their run on specially designed jumps, rails, boxes and other obstacles. In the Men’s Elimination, 16 riders will take
as many runs as possible in the 40-minute jam session and will be ranked based on overall impression. The top five will advance to meet
the X Games Aspen 2019 medalists in the Final. Both the Men’s and Women’s Final will feature a 45-minute jam session with riders ranked
based on overall impression.
Jeep Snowboard Slopestyle is judged on amplitude, execution, variety, difficulty, landings and use of the course.
Men’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Elimination 16 40-min jam Overall impression; top five advance
Final 8 45-min jam Overall impression
Women’s Competition Format
Final 8 45-min jam Overall impression
22SPORTS DESCRIPTION
MONSTER ENERGY MEN’S SUPERPIPE – 15 Riders
WOMEN’S SUPERPIPE – 8 Riders
A favorite among fans, the SuperPipe course consists of a large halfpipe structure with vertical walls. The course is approximately 567 feet
long and 66 feet wide, with 22-foot walls. Riders link tricks from wall to wall, attempting to get the most amplitude and maintain flow
between tricks. In the men’s Elimination, 12 riders will take as many runs as possible within the 45-minute jam session with their scores based
on overall impression. The top five riders will advance to the Final to meet the X Games Aspen 2019 medalists. Both the Men’s and Women’s
Final will feature a 30-minute jam session where the eight snowboarders will be ranked based on overall impression.
Snowboard SuperPipe is judged on amplitude, execution, difficulty, landings and use of the course.
Men’s Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Elimination 12 45-min jam Overall impression; top five advance
Final 8 30-min jam Overall impression
Women’s Competition Format
Final 8 30-min jam Overall impression
SUPERPIPE SESSION – 8 Riders
In addition to the Snowboard SuperPipe competition, Aspen 2020 will feature the new SuperPipe Session where riders attempt to land their
single best trick off the vert wall of the SuperPipe. Use of the entire pipe is not required. Riders can choose to use the full length of the pipe,
one hit, or any portion desired.
The SuperPipe Session will be a 20-minute jam session where riders attempt to land as many tricks as possible. Riders are ranked based on
overall impression.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Final 8 20-min jam Overall impression
SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED GIANT SLALOM – 20 Riders (10 Teams)
Teams will be composed of one professional action sports athlete and one Special Olympics action sports athlete for a total of ten, two-person
teams. Each of the team members will take one run on each of two competition courses, with the professional athletes racing against one
another and Special Olympics athletes racing one another. The combined best times of each team determine the results.
Special Olympics Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. ESPN is the global presenting
sponsor and official media sponsor of Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Competition Format Athletes Score
Final 10 Teams (Special Olympic Athlete + Teammate) Ranked 1-10
23SPORTS DESCRIPTION
SNOWMOBILE
FREESTYLE – 8 Riders
The Snowmobile Freestyle course consists of metal ramps of varying lengths and angles for riders to execute multiple tricks throughout their
runs. Riders have two 75-second runs to attempt tricks and variations on jumps ranging from 70 to more than 100 feet long.
Snowmobile Freestyle is judged on overall impression of trick execution, degree of difficulty, use of course, originality and style.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Final 8 (1 heat of 8) Two 75-sec runs/rider Best score
SNOW BIKE
SNOW BIKE BEST TRICK– 6 Riders
Growing from the popularity of Snow BikeCross at X Games, Snow Bike Best Trick adds the freestyle element to the sport, combining the thrill
of freestyle motocross with Snow Bikes. Much like Moto X Best Trick, six riders will have two runs to land their most unique and progressive
trick in order to win X Games gold.
Snow Bike Best Trick is judged on overall difficulty and trick execution.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Final 6 2 Best score
WENDY’S SNOW BIKECROSS – 20 Riders
After making its X Games debut in 2017, Snow BikeCross returns to bring the excitement of actual Supercross to the snow. Snow BikeCross is
a competition of modified dirt bikes, which replaces the front wheel with a front ski and snowmobile track and added suspension in place of
the rear wheel. Like SnoCross, racers battle on a closed-course track lined with rollers, jumps and bermed corners.
Twenty riders will line up for ten laps of Semifinal competition, where the top six will advance to the Final. In the Final, riders complete
approximately 20 laps with semifinal finish order determining their ranking.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Semifinal 20 (2 heats of 10) Approx. 10 1-6 each heat advance
Final 12 (1 heat of 12) Approx. 20 Finish order
24SPORTS DESCRIPTION
ADAPTIVE SNOW BIKECROSS – 8 Riders
Similar to the Adaptive Snowmobile SnoCross discipline X Games has featured, Adaptive Snow BikeCross will bring the world’s top adaptive
racers to the Snow Bike course. Racing on the same course, the adaptive discipline features athletes with physical disabilities who are
ambulatory with modifications such as prosthetic limbs. The Adaptive Snow BikeCross discipline will be a Final-only format.
Competition Format Athletes Runs Score
Final 8 (1 heat of 8) Approx. 4 Finish order
PARA SNOW BIKECROSS – 8 Riders
In the Para Snow BikeCross discipline, athletes who are not ambulatory compete on the same course, with some modification to their bikes.
Much like the Mono Skier X discipline once held at X Games, athletes will utilize hand controls and seat modifications to control their bikes in
a Final-only race.
Competition Format Athletes Laps Score
Final 8 (1 heat of 8) Approx. 4 Finish order
* For the most updated athlete list including hometowns and bib numbers, please log onto www.XGames.com
25COLORADO ATHLETE LIST 26
ASPEN SNOWMASS FAST FACTS
MOUNTAINS: ASPEN MOUNTAIN, ASPEN HIGHLANDS, SNOWMASS AND BUTTERMILK
The Power of Four—Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk are all within nine miles of each other.
Four superb mountains under one pass.
• 5,547—total acreage across all four of Aspen Snowmass mountains
• 5.3—the longest run at Snowmass in miles
• 100—the average number of features in the Snowmass terrain parks
• 45—the average time in minutes it takes skiers/riders to hike to the top of Highland Bowl
• 4,406—vertical feet of skiing/riding at Snowmass making the resort home to the most lift-served vertical in the United States
• 2—the number of 22-foot Olympic size superpipes, one at Buttermilk and one at Snowmass
• 3—gondolas across the Aspen Snowmass mountains
• 360—degree view of the Maroon Bells and the surrounding area on top of Aspen Highlands
• 1946—the year the world’s longest chairlift at that time was completed on Aspen Mountain
• 41—number of chairlifts available across Aspen Snowmass four peaks
• 6—terrain parks spread across Buttermilk and Snowmass ranging from the X Games slopestyle course and pipe to the Lowdown
beginner park at Snowmass
• 2.7—average number of people on Aspen Snowmass slopes per acre
• 57,628—total lift capacity per hour across the four mountains, an increase from the 2018/19 season
ACTIVITIES
• 1—tallest indoor climbing wall in Colorado located in the Limelight Hotel Snowmass
• 5,700—the length in feet of the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster at Snowmass
• 1—ice skating rink in Snowmass Base Village
• 4—the number of lift-served tubing hill lanes at Snowmass
• 60—miles of free cross-country ski and snowshoe trails that connect Aspen, Snowmass and Basalt
• 45—minutes the free Wapiti Wildlife Center tours take across Snowmass Mountain, teaching guests about the high-alpine
environment, wildlife, tracking, avalanches and winter habitats
• 25,000—square feet of space in the state of the art Treehouse children’s ski & ride school center at Snowmass
• 8—time in the morning guests meet at both Aspen Mountain and Snowmass to participate in First Tracks, allowing skiers
and riders who sign up the night before the chance to hit the perfectly-groomed slopes before the lifts officially open
• 2—times a day a naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies leads guests on snowshoe tours at Snowmass
and Aspen Mountain
• 10,000—vertical feet of elevation the typical cat ski/ride guest skis or rides in a day with the Aspen Powder Tours
• 3—nights a week that Snowcat Dinners take place at Lynn Britt Cabin
• 1,200—ski and ride pros representing 22 nationalities across all four mountains who are committed to helping guests learn
and progress in the sports of skiing or riding
• 8—number of winter seasons that Ullr Nights have been taking place at Snowmass featuring a family party at
Elk Camp restaurant
27COLORADO ATHLETE LIST
NAME AGE CITY COUNTY SPORT
Jake Canter 16 Silverthorne Summit Wendy’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck
Lyman Currier 25 Boulder Boulder Great Clips Men’s Ski SuperPipe
Jaxin Hoerter 19 Breckenridge Summit Great Clips Men’s Ski SuperPipe
Taylor Seaton 29 Avon Eagle Great Clips Men’s Ski SuperPipe
Mark Wilson 36 Denver Denver Wendy’s Snow BikeCross
Torin Yater-Wallace 24 Aspen Summit Ski Knuckle Huck
Aaron Blunck 23 Crested Butte Gunnison Great Clips Men’s Ski Superpipe
Chris Corning 20 Silverthorne Summit Jeep Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle
Alex Ferreira 25 Aspen Pitkin Great Clips Men’s Ski SuperPipe
Red Gerard 19 Silverthorne Summit Jeep Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle &
Wendy’s Knuckle Huck
Arielle Gold 23 Steamboat Springs Routt Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe
Birk Irving 20 Winter Park Grand The Real Cost Men’s Ski Big Air &
Great Clips SuperPipe
Taylor Gold 26 Steamboat Springs Routt Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe
Gus Kenworthy 28 Telluride San Miguel Monster Energy Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe
Jake Pates 21 Eagle Eagle Monster Energy Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe
* Athlete list subject to change.
28X GAMES 2019 MEDALISTS
SKI
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
The Real Cost Big Air, Men Birk Ruud (NOR) Alex Beaulieu-Marchand (CAN) James Woods (GBR)
Big Air, Women Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) Johanne Killi (NOR) Kelly Sildaru (EST)
Jeep Slopestyle, Men Alex Hall (USA) Alex Beaulieu-Marchand (CAN) Ferdinand Dahl (NOR)
Jeep Slopestyle, Women Kelly Sildaru (EST) Sarah Hoefflin (SUI) Maggie Voisin (USA)
Great Clips SuperPipe, Men Alex Ferreira (USA) David Wise (USA) Nico Porteous (NZL)
SuperPipe, Women Cassie Sharpe (CAN) Kelly Sildaru (EST) Rachael Karker (CAN)
SNOWBOARD
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
The Real Cost Big Air, Men Takeru Otsuka (JPN) Mark McMorris (CAN) Sven Thorgren (SWE)
Pacifico Big Air, Women Laurie Blouin (CAN) Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (NZL) Jamie Anderson (USA)
Jeep Slopestyle, Men Mark McMorris (CAN) Rene Rinnekangas (FIN) Mons Røisland (NOR)
Jeep Slopestyle, Women Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (NZL) Hailey Langland (USA) Enni Rukajärvi (FIN)
Special Olympics Unified Henry Meece (USA)/ Scotty Lago (USA)/ Mike Schultz (USA)
Chris Klug (USA) Juan Guentrutrsipai (CHI) Christopher Perdue (USA)
Monster Energy SuperPipe, Men Scotty James (AUS) Yuto Totsuka (JPN) Danny Davis (USA)
SoFi SuperPipe, Women Chloe Kim (USA) Queralt Castellet (ESP) Cai Xuetong (CHN)
Wendy’s Knuckle Huck Fridtjof Tischendorf (NOR)
SNOWMOBILE
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Freestyle Daniel Bodin (SWE) Brett Turcotte (CAN) Justin Hoyer (USA)
SNOW BIKE
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Best Trick Rob Adelberg (AUS) Brett Turcotte (CAN) Ethen Roberts (USA)
Wendy’s Snow BikeCross Cody Matechuk (CAN) Jesse Kirchmeyer (USA) Brock Hoyer (CAN)
Adaptive Snow BikeCross Mike Schultz (USA) Tyler Brandenburger (USA) Kevin Royston (USA)
Para Snow BikeCross Doug Henry (USA) Will Posey (USA) Leighton Lillie (USA)
MOTO X
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb Logan Mead (USA) Travis Whitlock (USA) Jake Anstett (USA)
SUV
GOLD
Jeep Wrangler X Challenge Casey Currie (USA)
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