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Spotlight on Sebastien Toutant

 
Written by Raceway Extreme Tube Team

Girls who were not much into the extreme action at the Winter X Games still found themselves rooted as they watched 18-year-old Sebastien Toutant compete in the Big Air and slopestyle competitions.

Seb Toots might be one of the youngest competitors, but he showed the world what he's made of.  He has been doing double corks and other tricks even before he was old enough to drink beer. 

He has racked up the golds and the medals having graced the podiums of the Winter X Games 15 where he won gold for slopestyle, and placed second to Torstein Horgmo in Big Air.  He also got the gold in Beijing Air and Style last year.

In 2009, he basically hoarded gold at the New Zealand Open (slopestyle), Freestyle.ch in Berlin and showdown Grouse.  He also placed 2nd at the US Open (slopestyle) and the Atlas Open.

Here is Sebastien Toutant's Backside 1260 trick at the Snowboard Big Air event at the Winter X Games 15

Toutant is Canadian and is currently based in Montreal.  He has the Tootsie Roll as a signature trick.

Spotlight on Sebastien Toutant Wednesday, 02 February 2011



Sarah Burke Dominates Superpipe

 
Written by John

Whistler, British Columbia has another Winter X Games gold, courtesy of Sarah Burke.

 

We really think that Sarah would have gotten used to winning the gold by now, having won it for four straight years at the Winter X Games freestyle skiing event.  But the ever humble Canadian has this to say:

Born in 1982, the 29 year old is known as one of the world's best skaters.  She started competing at 15, but has since won every major competition she's entered in both Slopestyle and Superpipe. 

In 2007, she became the first and only woman to complete a 1080-degree spin at the World Skiing Invitation.

She is also credited to have helped advance women's freestyle skiing.

Her Wikipedia entry notes that Sarah was voted number 91 on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women for 2006.  She is currently married to Rory Bushfield, another freeskier.

Sarah also has her own level in the video game, LittleBigPlanet.

Official Website:
http://www.sarahburke.tv/

Facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Burke/50553451173


Sarah Burke Dominates Superpipe Updated: Friday, 28 January 2011

Daniel Bodin wins Gold at WX 2011

 
Written by Raceway Extreme Tube Team

Daniel Bodin made waves at the Winter X Games 2011 when he won the gold for the Snowmobile Freestyle event.  The victory is super sweet for Bodin who finished fourth in the last four years!


Daniel Bodin during the Eliminations
Photo by Brian Mahardy at http://sledstyle.wordpress.com/


Bodin during the Eliminations

Bodin who came into this year's Winter X Games under the mentorship of Levi LaValle, beat out defending champion Justin Hoyer.  LaValle was injured in December 2010 during his practice for New Year's No Limits.

 

Official Website:

http://www.danielbodin.com

Daniel Bodin wins Gold at WX 2011 Updated: Friday, 28 January 2011



Tucker Hibbert

 
Written by Raceway Extreme Tube Team

People are betting for Tucker Hibbert to win the Winter X Games this year.  Again.

If everybody is right, that is going to be Hibbert's fifth consecutive and sixth overall gold for SnoCross.

Hibbert has been a strong crowd favorite and it shows.  He has basically obliterated every challenger that came his way.  From 2007 on, Hibbert has been the only competitor to get the gold, while six others vie for either silver or bronze.  All six are facing him again this year.

Hibbert is definitely starting strong, already sweeping the Pro Stock and Pro Open classes in the ISOC national snocross series. 

Hibbert has long been known for his mental alertness and concentration.  It seems that he is out there alone.  He says so himself, saying in an interview that he ignores what the others are doing and do not worry or pay attention to what the others are doing. He has been called unapologetic, fast and diligent.

Will Hibbert be able to hold the record for the most golds at the Winter X games this year?  The record is already his, but he shares it with Blair Morgan. 

Get at taste of what to expect in this YouTube video showing Hibbert at his best.

Tucker Hibbert Monday, 24 January 2011

What's New at the Winter X Games?

 
Written by Raceway Extreme Tube Team

It’s that time of the year when extreme sports fans gather together and watch the gods and goddesses of extreme sports defy gravity and inspire awe.  The Winter X Games launches on Jan. 27 in Aspen, its home for the past ten years.

ESPN Launches Winter X Games Micro Site

With only six days to the WX Games, ESPN has unveiled the 2011 site at http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/winter/2011/.  Get the latest news, more information about the athletes, event information and everything you need to know about the Winter X Games here.

Outkast's Big Boi Headlines

It has been announced that Outkast's Big Boi is going to headline the Bud Light Hi-fi Concert.  You can catch Big Boi on January 29 at the bottom of Aspen Mountain.

Tete-a-tete with Your Idols

ESPN has announced that they have lined up Tucker Hibbert, Tanner Hall, Jeremy Jones, Simon Dumont, Kevin Pearce and Danny Davis for a live chat session from January 27 through 30.  For those who are interested in shooting the breeze with their idols, check out http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/winter/2011/news/story?page=2011-winter-x-games-athlete-chats

Canadians Might Prove to Be Strong Contenders

The Canadian ski cross team have always shown to be great contenders at every Winter X Games outing, but this year, competitors are quite literally shaking in their boots.

This is after the team practically shined at the World Cup with Kelsey Serwa leading all Whistlerites in qualifying for the quarter-final heat.  Every one in the women's team, Ashleigh McIvor, Julia Murray and Marielle Thompson, finished within the top 16.  Chris del Bosco surmounted a knee injury and won the men's finals, ranking second only to Andreas Matt.

Real Snow

WX15 launched the first ever real snow competition, where eight of the world's best and brightest snowboarders compete for medals, money and bragging rights.  Dan Brisse, Simon Chamberlain, Seth Huot, Jeremy Jones, Louis-Felix Paradis, Joe Sexton, Nic Sauve and JP Walker were all invited to compete in the video only contest, similar to summer's Real Street Skateboard contest.

Each of these athletes will work with an editor to present a one-minute video documenting up to eight tricks each.  The videos will air on Jan. 29., but fans will have a chance to see the videos beforehand and vote on their favorites.

All eight will also compete in the first Snowboard Street fete live on the same day.

Curious?  Well fans have already cast their vote and these four snowboarders won their nods:

Nic Sauve



Dan Brisse


JP Walker


Jeremy Jones


So who's your favorite?  Vote now to add your voice and have a choice on who will get into Round 3 of voting and discuss it in the comments board below!

What's New at the Winter X Games? Thursday, 20 January 2011



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