The 8-time XG medalist won two consecutive Big Air gold and is the only rider besides Mat Hoffman to land a no-handed in Vert competition. McCann last competed in , but still claims 16 appearances and 9 total medals at X Games.
Though he might not throw a triple whip over the box jump, he's long been known as a soulful rider much-admired by peers for his high speed flow and creative line choices. The XG Park course seemed custom-built for Chase, and he earned his first medal, gold, in his 8th appearance. Prior to his gold-medal winning run in , the Chase Hawk approach to park practice was one of the best shows at X Games.
While Mike Aitken never managed better than a fifth place finish over his six X Games appearances, there is no denying his influence on BMX. Mike Aitken arrived on the BMX scene in his early teens and grabbed the attention of everyone with his ability to twist and tweak everything that much further. A photographer's dream on dirt, Aitken adapted to the streets and hammered out video part after video part of progressive, smooth and insanely high BMX riding. He did it all, better than most could ever imagine, and he brought the over dirt jumps to X Games.
Hats off to a true innovator. Inspired by Dave Mirra to ride, Dhers traveled to the U. Dhers' energy on the Park course was second to none during his gold medal rallies, and his ability to trick everything in his way showed just how adaptable he was.
These days, Dhers runs an action sports skatepark in North Carolina and still rides everything in his path. Known for being quick to adapt to any course setup, peers love watching his stylish riding and ability to mix fun, flowing lines with big progressive tricks. It created a playful rivalry on camera, but there was a very real reason behind the competition: Jay Miron was one of the most progressive BMX riders of all-time, on all terrains. Like we said, Jay can do it all.
Miron now creates his own custom furniture in his adopted hometown of Vancouver, B. Following a heel injury in , Kagy has not returned to competition and now serves as an X Games judge.
One of the most explosive riders in the field, Scotty Cranmer has thrice blocked the X Games Park three-peat attempts of others Dave Mirra in and Daniel Dhers in and on his way to three gold of his own. In , he was the only XG Park rider to earn two medals in the three events held. After earning bronze in , Cranmer tied Mirra 9 for the most total medals in the discipline.
After earning early invites to BMX Park, Wade naturally transitioned to BMX Big Air and still to this date, he's the main rider that makes spectators clutch at their seats with anticipation. Morgan Wade also owns the X Games record for highest air on the quarterpipe 23'11", set at X Games Minneapolis and wants to go higher.
But that's not all: Wade also brought drop-in tricks to the Big Air ramp. Basically, he treats the Big Air ramp like his playground and we're all eager to see what he thinks up next. He hasn't won XG gold since doubling up in Park and Dirt in , but he remains relevant on the contest scene.
A master of backflip variations, double barspins and truck drivers, Nyquist possesses a rare ability to combine classic style and tricks with modern bangers.
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He hung up his Big Air obsession, settling on a personal high air record of Though the number of riders invited to compete was small, the field produced some of the highest BMX aerials seen at an X Games event. Riding a brakeless BMX bike, Hoffman was unable to correct his speed approaching the quarterpipe during the contest. The resulting flyout catapulted Hoffman more than 20 feet in the air; he landed on the deck of the ramp.
Somehow, he walked away with just a bruised tailbone. The ramp seemed to suit his style better than a normal-sized vert ramp, and throughout the years, he's produced some of the most stylish no-handed flairs in the foot range. He adjusted with ease Mirra's vert and park skills are untouched and finished with a silver medal in his inaugural outing.
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