Golden Lives Up To Name in Moto X Women’s Racing
Golden Holds Lead For 10 Laps
Vicki Golden made it two years and two X Games gold medals as she took the win in Moto X Women’s Racing Saturday night at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
“The start was very tricky off the wood,” Golden said. “I have to credit my time racing arenacross against the boys with giving me my edge on this tight X Games course.”
Golden was out of the gate first and retained her lead on the other five racers for ten laps of rhythm sections, technical transitions and a finishing jump, which she threw a whip on crossing the finish line to take her victory.
Following Golden in second was the most decorated athlete in Women’s Moto X, Tarah Gieger, who stayed on Golden’s heels throughout the race, finishing just over seven seconds behind her.
“I have lots of respect for Vicki and a second against her is as good as a gold,” Gieger said. “I look forward to X Games every year and it’s one of my favorite events.”
Rounding out the podium was Livia Lancelot who moved into third in the early half of the race, and gave
Gieger a run for her money when she passed her in lap seven momentarily.
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X GAMES LOS ANGELES 2012
X Games Los Angeles 2012 will return to Los Angeles, Calif., June 28 – July 1, 2012, with live coverage on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. This year will mark the 10th consecutive year the event will be held in Los Angeles and will feature more than 200 of the world’s best athletes in the sports of BMX Freestyle, Rally Car, Moto X and Skateboard. ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will televise 21 hours of LIVE high-definition programming, while ESPN3 will provide three additional hours of content. ESPN 3D will televise all 21 hours of X Games over the four-day event.
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