The Best Photos of X Games Shanghai 2019
X Games Shanghai 2019: Jarryd McNeil
Welcome to Sunday at X Games Shanghai 2019. The skies were bright, the action was big, and no surprise, Nyjah Huston won another gold medal on another continent. Here, Jarryd McNeil moto whips as Tom Pages observes during Moto X Best Whip. Before the event started, Pages asked McNeil for advice on the whip. After a few observations, Pages brought his own version to the comp and walked away with the gold medal. How's that for friendly competition?
Welcome to Sunday at X Games Shanghai 2019. The skies were bright, the action was big, and no surprise, Nyjah Huston won another gold medal on another continent.
Here, Jarryd McNeil moto whips as Tom Pages observes during Moto X Best Whip. Before the event started, Pages asked McNeil for advice on the whip. After a few observations, Pages brought his own version to the comp and walked away with the gold medal. How's that for friendly competition?
X Games Shanghai 2019: Trey Wood
The face of Skateboard Big Air gold is always changing, and X Games Shanghai was no different. On Sunday, Wood landed a never-been-done trick, the body varial 720 over the gap, to grab the X Games gold medal. Congrats Trey!
The face of Skateboard Big Air gold is always changing, and X Games Shanghai was no different. On Sunday, Wood landed a never-been-done trick, the body varial 720 over the gap, to grab the X Games gold medal. Congrats Trey!
X Games Shanghai 2019: Dashawn Jordan
The age of Dashawn Jordan arrived a long time ago, but the age of Dashawn Jordan, X Games Medalist, is now here. After sitting near the bottom for most of the Skateboard Street final, Jordan nailed a perfect third run, pushing him to first place for a time before Nyjah Huston nudged him back to silver.
The age of Dashawn Jordan arrived a long time ago, but the age of Dashawn Jordan, X Games Medalist, is now here. After sitting near the bottom for most of the Skateboard Street final, Jordan nailed a perfect third run, pushing him to first place for a time before Nyjah Huston nudged him back to silver.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Nyjah Huston
In the most nail-biting of finals for Skateboard Street, Nyjah Huston came from behind to nail down a perfect run in the final run of the competition. After the scores were tallied, Huston pushed from third to first place. Chalk up another X Games gold medal for Huston, and on another continent.
In the most nail-biting of finals for Skateboard Street, Nyjah Huston came from behind to nail down a perfect run in the final run of the competition. After the scores were tallied, Huston pushed from third to first place. Chalk up another X Games gold medal for Huston, and on another continent.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Bruno Hoffmann
Yes, Germany's Bruno Hoffmann can lay down any complicated grind combination on the BMX Street course, but he's also a style cat when it comes to miniramp-inspired tricks. Here, Hoffmann cancan footjams the quarter during a break in BMX Street.
Yes, Germany's Bruno Hoffmann can lay down any complicated grind combination on the BMX Street course, but he's also a style cat when it comes to miniramp-inspired tricks. Here, Hoffmann cancan footjams the quarter during a break in BMX Street.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Rony Gomes
Take shelter: Rony Gomes has been on fire since X Games Sydney. After grabbing bronze in Australia last year, Gomes traveled to China to nail down his first silver medal in Skateboard Big Air. There's only one way to go from here for the Brazilian.
Take shelter: Rony Gomes has been on fire since X Games Sydney. After grabbing bronze in Australia last year, Gomes traveled to China to nail down his first silver medal in Skateboard Big Air. There's only one way to go from here for the Brazilian.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Leticia Bufoni
Saturday at X Games Shanghai 2019 was astounding. From new tricks to new gold medalists, all kinds of newness happened at X before most people were even up for the weekend. Here's a look at a few of the highlights. Leticia Bufoni commanded the Skateboard Street course to land back on top of Women's Skateboard Street on Saturday afternoon at X Games Shanghai 2019. Chalk up another gold for Bufoni.
Saturday at X Games Shanghai 2019 was astounding. From new tricks to new gold medalists, all kinds of newness happened at X before most people were even up for the weekend. Here's a look at a few of the highlights.
Leticia Bufoni commanded the Skateboard Street course to land back on top of Women's Skateboard Street on Saturday afternoon at X Games Shanghai 2019. Chalk up another gold for Bufoni.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Ryan Decenzo
Canadian Ryan Decenzo made the trip from home to compete in Men's Skateboard Street. When he didn't make it out of the elimination round, Decenzo still wanted to pleas the crowd. This 360 over the dragon took a number of tries, but in the end, he landed it for the fans.
Canadian Ryan Decenzo made the trip from home to compete in Men's Skateboard Street. When he didn't make it out of the elimination round, Decenzo still wanted to pleas the crowd. This 360 over the dragon took a number of tries, but in the end, he landed it for the fans.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Yuto Horigome
Men's Skateboard Street Eliminations kicked off on Saturday morning, and through thick and thin, April Skateboards pro Yuto Horigome rose to the top. While he still has to compete in the finals, winning an elimination round is commendable at any X Games.
Men's Skateboard Street Eliminations kicked off on Saturday morning, and through thick and thin, April Skateboards pro Yuto Horigome rose to the top. While he still has to compete in the finals, winning an elimination round is commendable at any X Games.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Tom Pages
Moto X Best Trick is ridiculous these days. A double backflip used to be a winning trick, and now it's barely a top 10 placing. Tom Pages doesn't pay it no mind though.
Moto X Best Trick is ridiculous these days. A double backflip used to be a winning trick, and now it's barely a top 10 placing. Tom Pages doesn't pay it no mind though.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Jackson Strong
Moto X Best Trick was all Rob Adelberg's competition until Jackson Strong stomped his final run and walked away with another X Games gold medal. Congrats Jacko!
Moto X Best Trick was all Rob Adelberg's competition until Jackson Strong stomped his final run and walked away with another X Games gold medal. Congrats Jacko!
X Games Shanghai 2019: Morgan Wade
This was supposed to be a one-handed double tailwhip air on the BMX Big Air quarterpipe, but instead Morgan Wade had to make a last minute decision to turn it into a one-handed tailwhip to late no-footer air. It was precision at its best.
This was supposed to be a one-handed double tailwhip air on the BMX Big Air quarterpipe, but instead Morgan Wade had to make a last minute decision to turn it into a one-handed tailwhip to late no-footer air. It was precision at its best.
X Games Shanghai 2019: R Willy
Saturday was all about Ryan Williams and the future of BMX Big Air. We salute you R Willy!
Saturday was all about Ryan Williams and the future of BMX Big Air. We salute you R Willy!
X Games Shanghai 2019: Chad Kerley
Welcome to Friday at X Games Shanghai 2019. Here's an inside look at some of the best images captured. Enjoy! Hopping straight into a nose manual on a round rail is a ridiculous proposition, unless you're Chad Kerley. Kerley's command of the nose manual is second to none.
Welcome to Friday at X Games Shanghai 2019. Here's an inside look at some of the best images captured. Enjoy!
Hopping straight into a nose manual on a round rail is a ridiculous proposition, unless you're Chad Kerley. Kerley's command of the nose manual is second to none.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Groms
It's not all serious competition at X Games Shanghai. Here, a few locals goof off in between practice sessions.
It's not all serious competition at X Games Shanghai. Here, a few locals goof off in between practice sessions.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Jake Ilardi
The Skateboard Street course corners are pocketed with transitions. Skaters can use them to turn around and re-approach the ledge or rail sections, or, shred. Jake Ilardi went with option number two.
The Skateboard Street course corners are pocketed with transitions. Skaters can use them to turn around and re-approach the ledge or rail sections, or, shred. Jake Ilardi went with option number two.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Dashawn Jordan
Dashawn Jordan ditched the Janet Jackson t-shirt for Friday Skateboard Street practice but locked in a near-perfect approach to his contest run. Look for Jordan to be throwing down all weekend at X.
Dashawn Jordan ditched the Janet Jackson t-shirt for Friday Skateboard Street practice but locked in a near-perfect approach to his contest run. Look for Jordan to be throwing down all weekend at X.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Fan Kaiwen
The Chinese National Skateboard Street Qualifier gave some shine time to the local Shanghai skate talent on Friday at X Games Shanghai. Here, Fan Kaiwen boardslides a rail.
The Chinese National Skateboard Street Qualifier gave some shine time to the local Shanghai skate talent on Friday at X Games Shanghai. Here, Fan Kaiwen boardslides a rail.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Jarryd McNeil
Jarryd McNeil practices for Moto X Best Whip. Does he need practice? Not necessarily.
Jarryd McNeil practices for Moto X Best Whip. Does he need practice? Not necessarily.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Aori Nishimura
Aori Nishimura is a constant threat when on the Women's Skateboard Street course. Is she ready to return to the top of the podium for X Games Shanghai? Only time will tell.
Aori Nishimura is a constant threat when on the Women's Skateboard Street course. Is she ready to return to the top of the podium for X Games Shanghai? Only time will tell.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Dakota Roche
There are 360 hops in BMX. And then there are Dakota Roche's 360 hops. Here, Roche hop 360s over the BMX Street course dragon.
There are 360 hops in BMX. And then there are Dakota Roche's 360 hops. Here, Roche hop 360s over the BMX Street course dragon.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Pamela Rosa
Fresh off of a Street League win in London, Brazil's Pamela Rosa destroyed the Women's Skateboard Street practice with grinds, gaps and powerful pop. Although Rosa is a seasoned vet on the competition scene, she continues to amaze the X Games crowd with new moves.
Fresh off of a Street League win in London, Brazil's Pamela Rosa destroyed the Women's Skateboard Street practice with grinds, gaps and powerful pop. Although Rosa is a seasoned vet on the competition scene, she continues to amaze the X Games crowd with new moves.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Dakota Roche
Cult/Vans pro Dakota Roche is no stranger to the X Games BMX Street course. Despite some rain during the first rounds of practice on Thursday, Roche still managed a few bangers and a few tech moves, including this crooked grind to toothpick grind.
Cult/Vans pro Dakota Roche is no stranger to the X Games BMX Street course. Despite some rain during the first rounds of practice on Thursday, Roche still managed a few bangers and a few tech moves, including this crooked grind to toothpick grind.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Alec Majerus
Yup, there's a dragon on the street course. Skateboard Street invite Alec Majerus takes a moment to ponder his runs during practice on Thursday.
Yup, there's a dragon on the street course. Skateboard Street invite Alec Majerus takes a moment to ponder his runs during practice on Thursday.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Jake Ilardi
Jake Ilardi flat-out destroyed Skateboard Street practice on Thursday. After calculating a run, Ilardi rehearsed it almost back-to-back for over two hours under the hot X Games Shanghai sun.
Jake Ilardi flat-out destroyed Skateboard Street practice on Thursday. After calculating a run, Ilardi rehearsed it almost back-to-back for over two hours under the hot X Games Shanghai sun.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Nyjah Huston
It wouldn't be X Games without Nyjah Huston. After arriving on the X Games Shanghai scene, Huston warmed up with casual rail bombs and an all-too comfortable adaptability on the Skateboard Street course.
It wouldn't be X Games without Nyjah Huston. After arriving on the X Games Shanghai scene, Huston warmed up with casual rail bombs and an all-too comfortable adaptability on the Skateboard Street course.
X Games Shanghai 2019: Harry Bink
X Games Shanghai 2019 features both Moto X Best Whip and Best Trick, and Aussie Harry Bink was on the scene on Thursday to test the jumps and landing. This was Bink keeping it mellow.
X Games Shanghai 2019 features both Moto X Best Whip and Best Trick, and Aussie Harry Bink was on the scene on Thursday to test the jumps and landing. This was Bink keeping it mellow.