Californian Jeremy Stenberg took top spot for the Moto X Best Whip competition at X Games 17 after impressing fans with his moves.
An excited Stenberg told media: “I am stoked to get this gold out of the way, I’m looking forward to two more X Games medals this week.”
Stenberg too an impressive 27 percent of the fan votes to take the Gold medal over three-time defending Gold medalist Todd Potter who collected 24 percent of the votes.
Jarryd McNeil took the bronze spot with 22 percent of the voting.
| Name | Bib # | Hometown | |
| 1. | Jeremy Stenberg | 13 | Winchester, Calif. |
| 2. | Todd Potter | 3 | Temecula, Calif. |
| 3. | Jarryd McNeil | 19 | Yarrawonga, Australia |
| 4. | Josh Hansen | 18 | Murrieta, Calif. |
| 5. | Thomas Pages | 20 | Biarritz, France |
| 6. | Nate Adams | 7 | Glendale, Ariz. |
Moto X Best Whip Overview
In Moto X Best Whip, riders showcase their ability to throw a 350-pound machine sideways and bring it back with style in a 10-minute jam format. This discipline is 100 percent fan judged, and their best attempt is voted in via test message.
