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Logan Martin scoops double BMX gold on 2019 Summer X Games day three

By Matthew Smith

Logan Martin claimed two gold medals on the third day of competition at the 2019 Summer X Games in Minneapolis.

Japanese teenager wins gold on day two at 2019 Summer X Games

By Matthew Smith

Misugu Okamoto showed once again why she is a name to keep an eye on in the build-up to next year's Olympic Games as the 13-year-old skateboarder won gold at the 2019 Summer X Games in Minneapolis.

Byron beats 13-time gold medallist Bestwick as 2019 Summer X Games open

By Matthew Smith

Jamie Bestwick was denied a 14th X Games gold medal after being beaten in the BMX vert final in Minneapolis today.

Summer X Games prepare to return to Minneapolis for third successive year

By Matthew Smith

The Summer X Games return to Minneapolis for the third successive year for another festival of extreme sport action.

Pyeongchang 2018 silver medallist Parrot has "beaten" cancer and plans to return to action next month

By Ned Payne

Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot says he has “beaten” cancer and is targeting a return to competition next month.

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Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.

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Logan Martin scoops double BMX gold on 2019 Summer X Games day three

Japanese teenager wins gold on day two at 2019 Summer X Games

Byron beats 13-time gold medallist Bestwick as 2019 Summer X Games open

Summer X Games prepare to return to Minneapolis for third successive year