Ivan Lazzarini Makes History as Gold Medal Winner in Moto X SuperMoto at X Games 15

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*Ivan Lazzarini Makes History as Gold Medal Winner in Moto X SuperMoto at X Games 15*
Los Angeles, Calif. – Ivan Lazzarini began the X Games 15 Moto X SuperMoto Final at The Home Depot Center in the first position, and never surrendered that spot over the course of 20 laps. Speeding his way to a 29:32.710 finish, Lazzarini not only became the first European rider to take the top prize in Super Moto, but in any Moto X competition. This significance of this groundbreaking moment wasn’t lost by the overjoyed Lazzarini after the race. “The American guys make it hard to close the gap,” said Lazzarini. “I had no practice. I just built my bike Thursday, so I had no idea what it would do.” “X Games is like a dream come true. I always watch the X Games. I am very proud that ESPN called me to come to the US to compete.” Lazzarini’s win didn’t come without a scare, as silver medalist Mark Burkhart had arrived to compete. Working from a fourth position start to within tenths of a second behind Lazzarini, the Ohio native couldn’t quite push ahead. Despite an impressive and valiant effort, Burkhart wasn’t satisfied with “close.” “I can’t believe I got into second from where I started, but I’d rather have gold any day,” said Burkhart. ”I put a lot into this and I don’t come here to get second or third.” Frenchman Adrien Chareyre maintained the events’ international flavor with a third place finish. Like Lazzarini, he was thrilled to hold his own against a highly accomplished field. “It is my first time here at X Games and to get a medal means so much. I’m so happy.”

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