8.13.07 X GAMES 13 “GIRLS DAY”
Last Friday was Girls Day at X Games 13, held in Los Angeles, CA. Surrounding the women’s street and vert finals, were bmx and skateboarding clinics and demos specifically for girls. Overall, X Games 13 was a success for the females. The level of riding and competition was significantly raised this year. Marisa Dal Santo’s backside kickflip down the staircase won her gold in street while Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins’ boosted her way to the top in the vert finals. If you didn’t make it out to the Home Depot Center or watch the action on tv, check out some pictures from the day’s events:
Women’s Street Final Results:
- Marisa Dal Santo
- Elissa Steamer
- Amy Caron
- Lacey Baker
- Evelien Bouilliart
- Vanessa Torres
- Lauren Perkins
- Leticia Bufoni
Women’s Vert Final Results:
- Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins
- Mimi Knoop
- Cara-Beth Burnside
- Karen Jones
- Holly Lyons
- Apryl Woodcock
- Jodi McDonald
Props to every girl that competed…we can’t wait to see how much you’ll step it up next year!
Whether you’ve been riding for years or you’ve always dreamt about jumping on a board check out www.girlslearntoride.com for tips and advice on how to get out there and RIDE. It just might be you standing up on the podium next year!
November 12th, 2008
8:32 pm
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