The X Games 17 is happening in Los Angeles, California, from July 28 to July 31. The big event that everyone is talking about for the second year in a row is called “Real Street” - find out what it is right here on Kidzworld!
Real Street Returns
Real Street returns to the X games and it’s got some pretty sweet competition. Sixteen of the world’s best street skateboarders have submitted a 60-second video for a shot at $50,000 and an X Games gold medal. Competing this year are:
- Daewon Song
- Tommy Sandoval
- Dylan Rieder
- Darrell Stanton
- Joey Brezinski
- Tom Asta
- Anthony Schultz
- Zered Bassett
- Eli Reed
- Brandon Westgate
- Ryan Decenzo
- Louie Barletta
- Billy Marks
- Silas Baxter-Neal
- Tony Tave
- Guru Khalsa
After the videos air on ABC on Saturday, July 30, a panel of judges and respected pros will pick the winning part. The top four judges’ picks will also be invited to L.A. to compete for another [kwlink ]X Games medal and $5,000 in a Game of S.K.8, airing live on ESPN2 on Sunday, July 31.
All 16 videos are currently posted on xgames.com/realstreet, and you, the fan, are able to vote in a tournament-style bracket for your favorite video. The skater who racks up the most fan votes wins $10,000 and will be announced on July 31.
