The world’s first competition front-flip

Competing in the X Games motocross best trick contest yesterday, Jackson Strong landed the first-ever front flip successfully completed in a formal competition. The first-ever non-competition front flip was only performed in 2009, highlighting how fast the sport of freestyle motocross is advancing. The flip was enough to give Strong victory in the contest. Here’s video.

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