Over the past week, several notable events have taken place in the world of extreme sports:
Motocross:
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Hunter Lawrence’s Dominant Performance at Budds Creek: On August 22, 2026, at the Yamaha Racing Budds Creek National, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence secured his sixth win of the season in the 450SMX Class. This victory allowed him to reclaim the points lead, setting up a winner-take-all championship showdown with his brother, Jett Lawrence, at the season finale. (racerxonline.com)
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Big Bear MX Grand Prix: From August 19 to 23, 2026, Bear Mountain Resort hosted the Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O’Neal. The event featured motocross racing across various age groups and skill levels, utilizing the resort’s unique terrain, including ski runs and fire roads. (bigbear.news)
Mountain Biking:
- Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley: Scheduled for September 11–13, 2026, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, will host the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking. This event serves as the final stop of the Official US National Mountain Bike Championship series. (deervalley.com)
Equestrian Sports:
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Showjumping World Championships in Aachen: From August 19 to 23, 2026, Aachen, Germany, hosted the Showjumping World Championships, featuring over 170 horses and riders from 30 nations. Live coverage was available globally via ClipMyHorse.TV and FEI.TV. (horseandhound.co.uk)
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Para Dressage World Championships: Concurrently, the Para Dressage World Championships took place in Aachen, showcasing five days of competition across all five grades, with daily medal events. (horseandhound.co.uk)
Adventure Racing:
- Alistair Brownlee’s Return to Off-Road Racing: British triathlete Alistair Brownlee participated in the XTERRA Costa Rica event from August 21 to 23, 2026. The race involved navigating tropical forest trails, mountain-bike singletrack, and the warm waters of Playa Danta. (sportsandbits.org)
Motorsports:
- Nitro Circus Tour Stop in Annapolis: On August 23, 2026, Nitro Circus brought its high-flying stunt show to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The event featured over 100 stunts performed by 20 athletes, including freestyle motocross, BMX, skate, and scooter disciplines. (eyeonannapolis.net)
These events highlight the dynamic and diverse nature of extreme sports, with athletes pushing the boundaries of their disciplines across various venues.
Highlights:
- How to watch the Showjumping World Championships live from anywhere in the world, Published on Tuesday, August 18
