ESPN's X Games under way in Los Angeles

Written by Amanda Wednesday, 28 July 2010 22:02

What is the X Games? Well, the events at this year's 16th edition include various competitions in BMX Freestyle, such as Big Air, Park, Street, and Vert. Then there is Moto X, with Best Trick, Best Whip, Freestyle, Speed & Style, Step Up, and Super X (Supercross for both men and women). There is Rally Car, two versions: SuperRally, and Racing. And then there is Skateboard - Big Air, Park, Street, and Vert.

The 2010 version of X Games started today with among other things, a press conference at the ESPNZone.

In the video below, Amanda talks to ESPN talent and 'personality', Sal Masekela about the X Games experience for him, and then she talks with ESPN PR Director Katie Moses Swope.

BMX Legend Mat Hoffman on left, 'Extreme Sports Fanatic' Johnny Knoxville on right

Sal M. and Amanda talk "ESPN X Games 16"

Head of PR for ESPN, Katie on the left, Amanda on the right

Part of the media on hand for the opening press conference at the ESPNZone

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