Kiwi FMX rider Levi Sherwood has become the first kiwi to ever win a freestyle gold medal at the Minneapolis X Games today - adding a third title to his 2017 campaign.
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Despite stalling his bike on the first run, the 25-year old landed two double backflips to finish the round with a score of 91.00.
His second round was even more impressive as he showcased his signature no hand double backflip for the gold for a score of 92.33.
It was Sherwood's fourth X-games medal, previously winning three silvers in 2010, 2012 and 2015.
The gold medal completes the season hat trick for Sherwood, coming out on top at the Red Bull, X Fighters and X Games.
Sherwood will be back tomorrow to compete in the best trick final.
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