Recent Action Sports News
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Oakley Goes Into the Jungle for X Games Foz do Iguacu, Emerges With 10 Medals
Much like the magnificent Iguazu Falls nearby, the four days of X Games Foz do Iguaçu were not to be missed. Between the world-class action, the passionate crowds, the tropical climate, and the ear-ringing decibel levels, overall, the event was sensation-numbing in the best ways possible.
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Grete Eliassen Wins Best in Action Sports
Longtime darling of women’s Freeskiing, Grete Eliassen proved that her prowess extends beyond the powder-obsessed with her recent sweep of X Games’ Best in Action Sports.
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Stay Calm and Breathe On: Oakley Surfers Go Through Breathing Survival Course
Nearly every surfer has experienced the sensation: pinned to the ocean bottom, trying to swim for the surface, desperate for a few quick gasps of air to avoid what might happen if they don’t. Water swirling; surroundings dark; up is down, down becomes up. It’s a scary moment and therefore, a tough time to stay composed – even the pros say so. According to Kirk Krack, who teaches a surf survival course around breath holding, composure is key.
Shaun White
Carlsbad, California
Ryan Sheckler
San Clemente, CA
Bruce Irons
Hanalei, Kauai – "...and still holding it down there."
Eric Koston
San Bernardino, California
Bob Burnquist
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jordy Smith
Durban, South Africa
Seth Morrison
Frisco, CO
Sebastian Zietz
Kilauea, Hawaii - "We got an ice cream truck!"
Adam Melling
Lennox Head, NSW
Jake Blauvelt
Waterbury, Vermont
Tanner Hall
Kalispell, Montana
Eero Ettala
Helsinki, Finland
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