X Games XIII (13) took place from August 2–5, 2007 in Los Angeles, California at the Staples Center and the Home Depot Center. It was broadcast on the ESPN networks, EXPN.com and ABC.
Events included: Motocross (Racing, Step Up, Supermoto, Freestyle and Best Trick) Skateboarding (Big Air, Vert, Street and Street Best Trick) BMX (Big Air, Park, Vert) Surfing (Men and Women) Rallying
Highlights and results Day 1 – Thursday, August 2 Jake Brown lost his board on his way up the quarterpipe during a skateboard run in the Big Air contest, falling over 40 feet to the floor. Incredibly, he managed to walk away from the fall, but suffered a bruised liver, fractured wrist and bruised lung. In replays, it was shown that he changed direction at the last second which forced his back foot to push the board away from him. This allowed him and his board to follow in different directions. Jake Brown would be released from the hospital on August 4 and was at the Moto X Freestyle preliminaries though he was walking with a cane.
Men's Skateboard Big Air PlaceAthleteScore GoldBob Burnquist95.66 Silver Jake Brown95.33 BronzePierre-Luc Gagnon93.00
Moto X Best Trick PlaceAthleteScore GoldKyle Loza94.20 SilverAdam Jones91.00 BronzeTodd Potter91.00
In the Moto X Best Trick competition, Scott Murray attempted the double backflip on his motorcycle, but came up short. The bike was damaged beyond repair for a second run. Kyle Loza wins the Best Trick competition with a body varial trick he calls "The Volt".
Day 2 – Friday, August 3
Men's Skateboard Street PlaceAthleteScore GoldChris Cole94.33 SilverGreg Lutzka93.41 BronzeJereme Rogers87.41
Women's Skateboard Vert PlaceAthlete GoldLyn-Z Adams Hawkins Silver Mimi Knoop BronzeCara-Beth Burnside
Women's Skateboard Street PlaceAthleteScoreGoldMarisa Dal Santa86.08 SilverElissa Steamer80.33 BronzeAmy Caron80.16
Kevin Robinson wins Gold in the BMX Big Air competition, reaching a height above the vert ramp of at least 20 feet. Mat Hoffman returned to compete in Big Air after a 5-year hiatus.
BMX Big Air PlaceAthleteScore GoldKevin Robinson95.33 SilverSteve McCann93.00 BronzeAnthony Napolitan92.66
Moto X Step Up PlaceAthleteElimination Height GoldRonnie Renner SilverBrian Deegan33'0" SilverMatt Buyten33'0" SilverTommy Clowers33'0"5thJeremy McGrath32'0"
Note: This was the first year that competitors had to win to get a medal.
Day 3 – Saturday, August 4 BMX Park PlaceAthleteScore GoldDaniel Dhers91.66 SilverScotty Cranmer90.33 BronzeDave Mirra88.00
BMX Vert PlaceAthleteScore GoldJamie Bestwick93.66 SilverSimon Tabron92.66 BronzeKevin Robinson88.33
Moto X Racing PlaceAthlete GoldRicky Carmichael SilverGrant Langston BronzeKevin Windham
Moto X Freestyle PlaceAthleteScore GoldAdam Jones94.40 SilverNate Adams93.60 BronzeJeremy Stenberg91.60
Moto X Super Moto PlaceAthlete GoldMark Burkhart SilverJeff Ward BronzeDavid Pingree
Day 4 – Sunday, August 5 Men's Skateboard Vert PlaceAthleteRun 1Run 2Run 3Results GoldShaun White85.0059.7595.7595.75 SilverPierre-Luc Gagnon00.0091.2500.0091.25 BronzeMathias Ringstrom00.0088.2500.0088.25 This year introduced a new rule that stated that once a rider "bailed" or had fallen, their run was over, reinforcing the medal contention.
Rallying PlaceDriver/Co-Driver GoldTanner Foust/Chrissie Beavis SilverKen Block/Alex Gelsomino BronzeTravis Pastrana/Christian Edström Pastrana/Edström were disqualified in the semifinals after crossing into their competitors' lane just before the finish against Foust/Beavis. Pastrana defeated Ramana Lagemann for the bronze medal. Lagemann replaced Colin McRae in the bronze race because McRae's car was too heavily damaged.
External links EXPN.com