
Blake “Bilko” Williams Claims Moto X Freestyle Gold
All eyes were on Los Angeles the weekend of August 1, 2009 for ESPN’s X-Games XV. Eight DVS Moto team riders including Blake Williams and Kevin Windham showed up to compete.
Bilko ended up taking Silver in Friday’s Moto Best Trick event and claimed Gold the following day in Moto X Freestyle.
DVS Moto Team Manager Dano Legere says it was Bilko’s signature tricks like the Flying Dutchman (back flip 360 scissor kick) in combination with his amplitude and consistency that won it for him.
“Bilko got robbed in the best trick event,” says Legere. “That, however, didn’t affect his performance in the freestyle event. We’re completely ecstatic for Bilko. With all his injuries over last couple years it’s amazing to see him performing like this and taking his tricks to the next level.”
By the end of the weekend, DVS came out with a Gold, a Silver, and two Bronze medals from X-Games XV—including a strong finish for Kevin Windham who took home the Bronze in the SUPER X event. “We’re really proud of the boys and stoked to be a part of making X-Games history this year,” says Legere.
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