X Games photo gallery

August 3, 2019 at 3:16AM
Aurelien Giraud practices before the Men's Skateboard Street elimination round at the X Games at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday, August 2, 2019. ] NICOLE NERI • nicole.neri@startribune.com
The hill belonged to Aurelien Giraud for a practice run while rivals took five in preparing for the Men’s Skateboard Street elimination. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The X-Games skateboarding athletes have a makeshift Minneapolis skyline as a backdrop, but they likely would be just as comfortable using makeshift inclines and handrails sprinkled throughout downtown to prepare for Saturday's skateboard street final.


Daisuke Ikeda loses his hat and his board during the Men's Skateboard Street elimination round at the X Games at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday, August 2, 2019. ] NICOLE NERI • nicole.neri@startribune.com
While working out a handful of rougher edges, Daisuke Ikeda lost his hat and his board during his X Games practice run. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Torey Pudwill competes during the Men's Skateboard Street elimination round at the X Games at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday, August 2, 2019. ] NICOLE NERI • nicole.neri@startribune.com
When Torey Pudwill’s board went sideways during the Men’s Skateboard Street elimination round, it was trick, not an illusion. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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