SkateLog Forum QuadSkating.com Partner Sites	SkateLog.com Inline Skating and Quad Roller Skating	KathieFry.com Official Web Site
Articles - About Us - Calendar - Chat - Contacts - Forum - Search - Shop - Site Map - Translate
Skating Around the World: All Regions - All Countries - USA - Africa - America - Asia - Europe - Middle East - Pacific - Nordic Travel Web Sites: Hawaii - Africa - Los Angeles - Arizona - Washington DC - Central America - More Travel Sites

Home --> X Games --> 2003 --> Summer --> Moto X Step-Up Final Results

Start Here Beginners Articles Countries Events Skaters Site Map Skating Styles Aggressive Artistic Fitness Ice Naked Hockey Recreation Skateboard Speed - [View More] Equipment Skates Wheels Bearings Protective Gear Helmets Maintenance Accessories - [ View More] Community Message Board Chat Room Newsletter Regional Countries Local Clubs Group Skates Skate Tours Media Books Magazines Movies Posters Video Clips Videos Video Games More Topics Beginners Deaths Health Issues History How to Skate Hydration Injuries Legal Issues Lessons Nutrition Organizations Police Skating Safety Sports Medicine Travel Web Sites Where to Skate - [View More] Site Map Quick Start Search	2003 Los Angeles X Games Moto X Step-Up Final Results BUYTEN LAUNCHES TO VICTORY IN MOTO X STEP UP Rookie knocks off three-time champ to snag X Games gold LOS ANGELES ­ World Freestyle Association (WFA) Step Up 2003 champion Matt Buyten won top honors in his first ever X Games appearance, landing a 32’0" jump that placed him ahead of reigning three-time X Games Moto X Step Up gold medallist Tommy Clowers. Clowers cleared the bar at 31’6", but failed to match Buyten’s stunning 32’0" launch in his final attempt. When Clowers hit the bar on the last jump of the afternoon, Buyten and the crowd at STAPLES Center went wild. A new Moto X Step Up king had claimed the gold at X Games IX. With the crowd roaring and the victory sealed, Buyten pumped his fist, and was hoisted onto the shoulders of two of his fellow riders. "My bike was good and in tune so things worked out," said Buyten, a native of Carsen City, Nevada, "The first step was at qualifiers, and I just had to stay consistent." Buyten qualified for X Games IX at the October 2002 WFA Reno Qualifier. Tommy Clowers had won first place at X Games Moto X Step Up for three consecutive years before being dethroned by Matt Buyten at STAPLES Center. "I went out to win gold, but I got the silver," said Clowers, a native of Ramona, California, "I gave it my all. That’s just the way it goes." Ronnie Renner, who tied for third place at X Games VII in 2001, took away the bronze solo this year. Six other competitors were tied at 28’0" behind Renner, who registered a maximum height of 31’0" in six total attempts. "I’m psyched to have X Games back in California," said Renner, "I live in Long Beach, so I get to bring my boys out." Ronnie’s youngest son Racer (9 months old) wore his father’s medal while in his arms on the podium, his older brother Rider just below him at his father’s side. Related Links 2003 Summer X Games (Special Report) All X Games Since 1995 ESPN 2003 Summer X Games Site Official Skating Federations International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) National Roller Skating Federations	Kathie Fry, Editor Join our friendly international skating community SkateLog Forum What I Saw Skating in Venice Beach 2007 Skating Wall Calendars Free SkateLog Business Cards Renate Groenewold + Other Dutch Skaters National Federations FIRS SKATERS by Country by Name by Birthday Photos Girl Skater Photo Gallery SKATE STOPPERS Are They Dangerous? CONNY'S NEW BUST LINE Photos of Lisa Suggitt Portraits Skating El Patinador Solitario of Havana makes his own skates. [ Read More ] A Belgian skater talks about her broken arm. [Read More] Tony Hawk Skating Cartoons from The New Yorker World War II Skating Messenger Girls FUN IN HOLLAND! I got painted orange in Heerenveen and almost arrested in Groningen)... My 92 year old skating buddy Subscribe to our Atom formatted Newsfeed Here's How
Contact Us - About Us - Site Map - Home
Kathie Fry, Editor of SkateLog.com PO Box 12320, Venice Beach, California 90295 USA Email Address: See How to Contact Kathie Fry OTHER WEB SITES BY KATHIE FRY AskAboutSkating.com ScubaDoll.com GmailUsers.com CountriesAndCities.com