Today officially marks the start of the X Games, a four-day event that’s so extreme that the full name can’t even be spelled out and is instead substituted with the letter “X.” It was 15 years ago when, for the first time, athletes of all types in the action sports world came together for the inaugural Games.

Los Angeles, the unofficial capital of action sports, will host the Olympics/Super Bowl/World Cup of action sports events. There's really nothing else to compare the Games to; it’s the biggest event of the year!

During the past year, STACK began to dive into the action sports realm, and we’ve gotten to know some of the best in the business. Below is a list of all the STACKletes that will be competing at X Games 15. Be sure to check out our videos and articles with them on STACK TV and the STACK magazine home page.

Check your local TV listings for full coverage of the Summer X Games.

Men’s Skateboarders
Pierre-Luc Gagnon: Big Air, Big Air Rail Jam, Vert
Ryan Sheckler: Street
Danny Mayer: Vert

Women’s Skateboarders
Tamara Drybrough: Street
Gaby Ponce: Vert
Lea Taylor: Vert

BMX
Kevin Robinson: Freestyle Big Air, Freestyle Vert
Dave Mirra: Freestyle Big Air, Rally Car Racing
Zack Warden: Freestyle Vert

Moto Cross
Ronnie Renner: Best Whip, Step Up

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