ESPN, the leading action sports content provider, and creator of the X Games, today announced at a press conference at Winter X Games Aspen the nine cities that remain in consideration to host one of three new X Games events to be held outside of the United States beginning in 2013. The three winning bid cities will join current events in Los Angeles, California; Aspen, Colorado and Tignes, France.
Since the formal bid process launched last May, ESPN has received
significant interest from around the world. Initially, more than 40 entities from 21 countries were qualified to bid. Nearly 20 of these entities participated in a two-day workshop at the X Games in Los Angeles in August 2011 which was designed to educate qualified applicants on the vision and long term strategy of the X Games. Official bids were due and submitted on January 2.
Hit the jump to find out where the future X Games might be held…
Dave Dillewaard made a short edit while in China for the Asian X Games. Check out Dennis Enarson in the edit as he runs around China With Dave Dillewaard and friends.
“Firsthand: Stephen Murray”
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00pm ET/PT
Pro to Paraplegic, See Stephen Murray’s New Life In This Heartfelt and Inspirational Episode of “Firsthand”
Airing Sunday, September 5, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times during the next month, BMX pro Stephen Murray stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.”
In this heartfelt “Firsthand,” we look at X Games Gold Medalist Stephen Murray’s life after the crash that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.
We start off with a look at STAY STRONG’S First Annual Dirt Jump Contest, a contest held to support Stephen and other paralyzed athletes. Next, we dive into Stephen’s personal life, and learn what it’s like to go from a BMX pro to being confined to a wheel chair. We meet Stephen’s caregiver, girlfriend, and kids; and see what keeps this guy going with such a positive attitude. We watch family interaction at home, as Stephen encourages his son to ride dirt tracks. Then, we follow Stephen as he donates his old handicapped van to a family whose son is also confined to a wheelchair and needs proper transportation.
Next, we check out Stephen’s rehabilitation schedule and see the mental determination and devotion it takes for someone to overcome the challenges of paralysis. With all that has happened, Stephen still has an incredibly positive perspective on life.
Stephen Murray’s sponsors include: Oakley and Rockstar.
You can watch Stephen Murray’s episode of “Firsthand” on www.fuel.tv and www.hulu.com several weeks after it airs on FUEL TV. It will also be available to download from iTunes for $1.99.
“Stephen Murray Firsthand” Air Dates:
Sunday – 9/5/2010 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Sunday – 9/5/2010 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Monday – 9/06/2010 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Monday – 9/06/2010 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT
Tuesday – 9/07/2010 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010 12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT
Saturday – 9/11/2010 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Wednesday – 9/22/2010 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Friday – 12/10/2010 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT
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