Kevin Robinson, who has competed in all but one of the 13 X Games,
chalked one up for the veterans when he successfully defended his gold
medal in the BMX big air competition Friday night at Staples Center.
Robinson, 35, landed a no-handed back flip over the 70-foot gap, then
completed a flair 18 feet 2 inches above the top of the quarterpipe for
the winning run of 95.33 points.
He bested Steve McCann, 24, and Anthony Napolitan, 20, who placed
second and third, respectively. But just because Robinson has more
than a decade on those guys, doesn't mean he's not having as much
fun.
"Every time I drop in there, I want to yell 'Wheee!' " Robinson said.
BMX Big Air Finals
1. Kevin Robinson - Total 95.33
2. Steve McCann - Total 93.00
3. Anthony Napolitan - Total 92.66
4. Morgan Wade - Total 92.33
5. Allan Cooke - Total 89.00
6. Mat Hoffman - Total 86.00