"Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu, Jamie Anderson, Mark McMorris, Scotty James, and Zeb Powell have all been named as Founder Athletes for the X Games League ahead of X Games Aspen 2026 Driven by Jeep, following last summer's unveiling of the League's Summer Founder Athletes. The six snowboarders/skiers will work to guide the League as it evolves into a new era of competition, providing input on competition formats, advising on athlete experience, and helping to shape the creative and cultural direction of the teams and league."
"We couldn't imagine ushering in this new era of action sports with a more iconic group. Welcoming them as XGL Founder Athletes underscores the mission of the X Games League: to propel action sports forward by building an athlete-first, team-powered, professional league that champions progression, fosters community, and inspires the next generation of fans around the world. Each of these men and women have advanced their sport in unforgettable ways, and their leadership will be instrumental as we launch and scale something as ambitious as the X Games League."
Six high-profile snowboarders and skiers—Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu, Jamie Anderson, Mark McMorris, Scotty James, and Zeb Powell—have been named Founder Athletes for the X Games League ahead of X Games Aspen 2026. The athletes will advise on competition formats, athlete experience, and the creative and cultural direction of teams and the league. The Founders join four Summer Founder Athletes—Leticia Bufoni, Nyjah Huston, Ryan Sheckler, and Ryan Williams—bringing the total to ten athletes helping to shape the league. X Games Aspen will return January 23–25 for its 25th consecutive year.
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