Anthony Napolitan holds the honor for the first dude to ever land a double front flip in competition. He pulled out the mind-blowing trick last year at the X-Games and stomped it for millions to see. Those close to him say he was robbed and cited his fifth place finish as simply not good enough. This year he's planning on walking away a winner, and is gearing up for gold.

ESPN recently caught up with the ripper for his plan of attack this year. Check out Napolitian's preparations for the big show.



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Napolitan is hyped to take it this year and even landed the cover of ESPN: The Mag's X Games Special. Check out Alyssa Roenigk's in depth review of what sets this young Napolitan on fire: ESPN- The Mag. For full photo mayhem, check out THIS.

For more info on the X Games, check out the schedule here: ESPN