Recent Action Sports News
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The King of Wake Speaks: Harley Clifford Talks 2012, Trick Development and the Future
Harley Clifford won King of Wake, but he’s also, as far as the contest scene, the king of wake. In 2012, the 19-year-old superstar of wakeboarding dominated the sport. World champion and trick of the year; pro tour champion and favorite of the fans in the readers’ poll. It was the year Harley had been aiming for ever since he turned pro in 2008. Early in 2013, he’s off to a similar tear, with three consecutive wins to start the season. The thought is already on everyone’s mind: how long can the winning streak go? We sat down with Clifford when he stopped by Oakley HQ during his annual wakeboard season migration from Australia to Florida and hit him with all the key questions.
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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.
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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