Ljunggren Earns 4th at X-Games 17 – Men’s EnduroX

Husaberg
Factory rider
Joakim Ljunggren earned a hard-fought 4^th
overall at the final event, Men’s EnduroX, of X-Games 17 held at
the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Ljunggren
who has competed in the U.S EnduroCross Series in prior years was
excited to return to the States, this time for a live performance on
ESPN as a star athlete in the X-Games EnduroX competition.

The
competition was split into three heats to start of which only two
riders transferred to the main from each. Ljunggren was placed in the
final heat. Ljunggren started the heat in 2^nd
place. He remained in the position the entire race before a last
corner crash on the final lap. He quickly recovered and was able to
maintain his position to take the final transfer spot to the main.

In
the main event Ljunggren started around 5^th
place. He rode a smooth race making few mistakes for the majority of
the race and moved quickly into 3^rd
place. He held 3^rd
place despite heavy pressure from Justin Soule. On the final lap the
two riders were side by side going over the final obstacle. Ljunggren
tried to make the block pass on the log and slid out on the final
corner allowing Soule to pass. He quickly recovered to finish 4^th
overall.

“I
was very disappointed to miss out on the podium. At the beginning of
the day I would have been pumped if you told me I was going to place
4^th,
but after having 3^rd
place in my hand it is disappointing to crash on the last lap and
lose the podium. Overall, I am excited I had this opportunity and
hope to return next year,” stated Ljunggren after the race.

Overall
Results –

1. Taddy
   Blazusiak
   

   
   

2. Mike
   Brown
   

   
   

3. Justin
   Soule

   
   

4. Joakim
   Ljunggren – HSB
   

   
   

5. Geoff
   Aaron
   

   
   

6. Destry
   Abbott

   
   

7. Kurt
   Caselli
   

   
   

8. Cody
   Webb

   
   

9. Taylor
   Robert

   
   

10. Kevin
    Rookstool