January 30, 2011

 

Unstoppable

Hibbert Wins Fifth Straight Snowmobile SnoCross Gold

Tucker Hibbert continued his dominance in Snowmobile SnoCross Sunday afternoon, easily grabbing his fifth-straight Winter X Games gold in the event.

“It feels amazing, awesome race,” said an excited Tucker.  “Sorry it was a little boring, but I will take it any way that I can.  The secret is getting a good start – that is where you win. I worked really hard and it paid off.”

It appeared as though Hibbert would have to fight from behind at the start of the race, but event officials deemed that Ross Martin had jumped the starting gun and black flagged him.  Hibbert passed him and never looked back.

Despite the penalty, Martin fought his way back and grabbed the silver medal.

“I felt really good out there,” said Martin.  “My team got the sled really ripping today.  I jumped the start a little early, but I rode my best and kept charging.  I am happy to have the silver medal.”

The bronze medal went to Robbie Malinoski, who said patience was his key today.

“That start was crazy fun and from there on out it was wide open,” added Malinoski.  “I knew a few guys would get out early but I just tried to stay calm.  I was ripping out there and found myself in third.”

With its combination of high-flying aerial displays and technical racing, SnoCross is today’s most popular form of snowmobile racing for athletes and spectators alike.  Racers battle on a closed course track lined with rollers, jumps and bermed corners.

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WINTER X GAMES 15

Winter X Games will celebrate its 15^th anniversary in Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. January 27-30, 2011, with live coverage on ESPN and ESPN2. This will mark the 10^th consecutive year Winter X Games will be held in Aspen and will feature new events, more than 200 athletes and primetime coverage on ESPN on Sun., Jan.30. In addition to 24 hours of live programming on ESPN, Winter X Games 15 will be offered for the first time on ESPN 3D, as well as on ESPN International, XGames.com, ESPN360.com, SportsCenter and ESPN2’s X Center.

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