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The X Games

Sporting Witness by BBC

Feb 21, 202610:13Sports & Recreation

In 1995, Canadian BMXer Jay Miron took part in the first ever Extreme Games. A celebration of action sports like skateboarding and BMXing, the event - now rebranded the X Games - has been held every year since and become...

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The X Games is an episode from Sporting Witness by BBC. In 1995, Canadian BMXer Jay Miron took part in the first ever Extreme Games. A celebration of action sports like skateboarding and BMXing, the event - now rebranded the X Games - has b...

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Published Feb 21, 2026, 10:13 long, audio available.

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