Matt Buyten -- who's won gold in this event four times, including back-to-back victories in and -- was not so fortunate, toppling the bar on both attempts at 31 feet, the winning height at X Games Foz. Learn more. X Games Aspen Schedule Announcement.
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He would miss out on his fifth Step Up gold but still bring home bronze. Renner and Podmol would both clear 37'6" but it was the four-time champion who delivered at a height of 38'6" to outlast Podmol in a memorable duel and win a record fifth gold medal in Moto X Step Up, per X Games on Twitter:.
Renner's incredible accomplishment even earned him a shootout from X Games legend Tony Hawk:. He needed a 6. Felipe Gustavo advanced by placing second, as well. All rights reserved. Hudson -- the field's youngest rider -- perfected his speed and technique, while year-old Renner rode as the overwhelming favorite. But Renner may have had some of his confidence rattled by another rider earlier in the competition. From the outset of the contest, Josh Hansen's bike skill -- even while riding a motorcycle with a part borrowed from Enduro X rider Jolene Van Vugt because his didn't make it to Brazil -- was evident as he cleared the bar at 28 feet with ease and confidence.
Hansen, who placed fourth, worked the crowd in his favor, riding past Renner in the take-off area and jawing at him as the bar was raised to 28 feet. The second time Hansen passed through the take-off area, Renner jumped off his bike to chase Hansen, who eluded him. Hansen then lined up parallel to Renner outside the barrier and revved his motorcycle. After Renner cleared the height, he rode back around to the pack of riders in the staging area and intentionally steered his motorcycle into Hansen's bike.
The two riders exchanged words as mechanics and handlers separated them. It's my job, you know. So one time was enough of him joking around and I had to kinda make a statement the second time.
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