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MARCUS CHRISTOPHER: OVERCOMES SCARY SLAM FOR X GAMES GOLD

BMX Park athlete Marcus Christopher didn’t expect to charge hard at X Games Ventura 2024. The 21-year-old suffered a horrific-looking crash at X Games California 2023 that left him with a broken jaw and cheekbone, sucking through a straw for weeks. He also had just secured his spot for July’s Paris Olympics, and rumor was USA BMX athletes had been asked to take it easy in Ventura. Then there was the strong wind on competition day that made for tricky conditions.

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Liz Akama at X Games

The Glow Up: Liz Akama Grows From Imposter’s Syndrome To Favorite

Liz Akama was a shy 13-year-old when she made her X Games debut two years ago, at X Games Chiba 2022. She finished 9th in the Elimination round, just missing the top-8 cut for the Final. She felt a little dejected but says the experience lit a fire that changed her. Two years later, she’ll be a podium favorite and gold medal contender at this month’s X Games Chiba. And, she’s quick to point out, “I’m still shy!”

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