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Extreme Athletes Place at Hazelwood's BMX/Skate Competition

Athletes took home hundreds of dollars in cash prizes and a little something else: bragging rights.

was host to on Friday and the winners have been announced.

Participants of various ages showed off their skills at the Hazelwood Skate/BMX Park located behind the .

(To view photos from last year's event see:

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This year’s competition was for both skateboarders and BMX riders. Cash prizes awarded to the top three (3) finishers in each age category included the following amounts:

  • 1st Place - $70
  • 2nd Place - $45
  • 3rd Place -$25

The top finishers in the Skateboard events included:

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Age 15 & Under Category:

  • 1st Place – Andrew Nguyen
  • 2nd Place – Tristen Lewis
  • 3rd Place – Jordan Wonsewitz

Age 16 & Over Category:

  • 1st Place – Evan Stovall
  • 2nd Place – Dylan Drew

The top finishers in the BMX events included the following individuals:

Age 15 & Under Category:

  • 1st Place – Alex Jackson
  • 2nd Place – Harry Schoen
  • 3rd Place – Jeremy “Waldo” Head

Age 16 & Over Category:

  • 1st Place – Mitchell Proost
  • 2nd Place – John Hasse
  • 3rd Place – Nathan Wallace

The sponsored this event in partnership with . Raffles for a brand new skateboard and BMX bike were offered to participants as well as audience members.

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