X Games is an extreme sports brand that organizes and televises action sports competitions featuring athletes from around the world.
X Games was first introduced in 1995 by ESPN as a way to showcase and promote extreme sports.
The first X Games was held in Rhode Island and had around 200 athletes competing in skateboarding, BMX, and other extreme sports.
Over the years, X Games have expanded to include more sports such as snowboarding, motocross, and various other disciplines.
The X Games have become a global phenomenon, with events being held in various locations around the world.
In 2013, ESPN launched the X Games Global Championships, which features athletes from around the world competing in various disciplines.
In 2019, it was announced that the X Games will be included in the Olympic Games, beginning with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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X Games Events are televised extreme sports competitions featuring athletes from around the world competing in various disciplines such as skateboarding, BMX, motocross, and snowboarding.
X Games Gear includes clothing, accessories, and equipment used by X Games athletes.
X Games Aspen is an annual event held in Aspen, Colorado featuring winter extreme sports such as snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling.
The most popular X Games events are usually the skateboarding and BMX events, as well as the snowboarding events at X Games Aspen.
You can participate in X Games by qualifying at various events throughout the year, or by being invited by X Games organizers.
X Games athletes are judged based on a variety of factors such as difficulty of tricks, execution, style, and overall performance.
The prize money for X Games winners varies depending on the event and discipline, but can range from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Yes, X Games events are televised on various networks around the world, including ESPN and ABC in the United States.