Historic Wins, First-Ever Medals, and Podium Sweeps Kick Off the Weekend
The opening day of X Games Salt Lake City 2025 brought heart-pounding action, breakout performances, and history-making moments to the Utah State Fairpark & Events Center. Under a buzzing atmosphere and clear skies, top athletes in Skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X delivered unforgettable performances, setting the tone for a massive weekend.
Women’s Skateboard Park: Finland’s Heili Sirvio Strikes Gold at 14
In a stunning performance, 14-year-old Heili Sirvio of Finland earned her first X Games gold, dazzling judges with an 86-point run filled with spins and airs. It marked her second medal following a bronze in Chiba 2024 and confirmed her status as one of the sport’s rising stars.
Japan’s Cocona Hiraki added another silver to her growing collection, while Bryce Wettstein made a strong return to the podium for Team USA. Australia’s Arisa Trew, a favorite for gold, finished sixth but remains a medal threat in upcoming events.
BMX Street: Jordan Godwin Makes Gold Debut, Reynolds Breaks Record
Jordan Godwin (GBR) made history by winning his first-ever X Games gold with a precision-packed run scoring 89.33. In a dramatic late-stage comeback, Garrett Reynolds (USA) clinched silver, earning his 24th X Games medal—officially surpassing the legendary Dave Mirra as the most decorated BMX athlete of all time.
Devon Smillie (USA) rounded out the podium with bronze, as traditional street style dominated the judging, underscoring a renewed appreciation for pure technical riding.
Men’s Skateboard Vert: Gui Khury and Ema Kawakami Make History
Brazilian phenom Gui Khury, 16, landed another gold, bringing his X Games medal count to historic heights for a teen. The event saw JD Sanchez (USA) take silver, but it was 10-year-old Ema Kawakami (JPN) who stunned the crowd—becoming the youngest male medalist in X Games history with a jaw-dropping bronze-winning run.
Legends like Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek were on-site, cheering on a new generation that’s redefining Vert skating.
Moto X Best Trick: Aussie Domination and a Brotherly Breakout
Rob Adelberg continued his dominance in Moto X Best Trick, scoring 95.00 with his signature double backflip. The surprise of the night came from X Games rookie Tom Richards, who claimed silver beside his older brother Benny Richards, making it a clean podium sweep for Australia.
The excitement spilled into the night with a live set from deadmau5, leaving the packed crowd hyped for more action ahead.
Full Day One Results
SONIC Women’s Skateboard Park Final
- Heili Sirvio (FIN), 86.00
- Cocona Hiraki (JPN), 83.66
- Bryce Wettstein (USA), 82.66
BMX Street Final
- Jordan Godwin (GBR), 89.33
- Garrett Reynolds (USA), 86.00
- Devon Smillie (USA), 86.00
Men’s Skateboard Vert Final
- Gui Khury (BRA), 91.33
- JD Sanchez (USA), 88.66
- Ema Kawakami (JPN), 86.33
Moto X Best Trick Final
- Rob Adelberg (AUS), 95.00
- Tom Richards (AUS), 93.00
- Benny Richards (AUS), 91.33
Note: BMX Dirt Final was postponed to Saturday, June 28 due to weather.
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