Monster Energy Congratulates Eli Tomac On His Win For Best Men's Action Sports Athlete at 2022 ESPYS

Fueled By Monster Energy, the Yamaha Star Racing Superstar Becomes Only the Third Motocross Athlete in History to Be Honored

CORONA, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th Annual ESPY Awards took place in Los Angeles, California last night, which saw the best athletes in the world congregate to celebrate individual and team achievements in professional sports during the 2022 calendar year. 

Eli Tomac, a superstar in both Motocross and Supercross for years, took home the ESPY for Best Male Action Sports Athlete after a career year racing with Monster Energy. 

Tomac, the son of former professional road cycling, BMX and mountain bike legend John Tomac, developed a competitive spirit from a young age — and has been a force to be reckoned with in the sport ever since. In 2010 he became the first rider in the history of Motocross to win his professional debut, winning the 250cc AMA 2010 Hangtown Motocross season opener. This year Eli won his second 450 cc title in Supercross at the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship in Denver.

"Winning an ESPY was such an unbelievable feeling, it still doesn't feel real," said Eli Tomac. "I remember watching the ESPYs as a kid and seeing the greats like Shaun White and Travis Pastrana win, I wanted to be just like them. Now to be mentioned in the same category as those guys it really is a dream come true."

"The Monster Energy Family is proud to support Eli Tomac as he continues to dominate the sport," said Dan McHugh, CMO at Monster Energy. "All of our athletes have a certain 'Monster spark' and we're really pleased to see them continue to shine."

Tomac is only the third motocross athlete to ever win the award — normally dominated by snow and skateboarders — after fellow moto icons Travis Pastrana and Ryan Dungey. He also joins fellow Monster athlete and skateboard phenom Nyjah Huston, who has won the award an incredible three times.

With a 2022 ESPY now under his belt, the Monster Energy-backed, 2-Time Premier Class Supercross Champion and 4-Time Outdoor Motocross Champion adds the award to his long list of accomplishments.

Monster Energy athletes were well represented at this year's ESPY awards with many athletes receiving nominations in several categories, including:

Best Athlete, Women's Action Sports

• Zoi Sadowski-Synnott
• Rayssa Leal
• Chloe Kim

Best Athlete, Men's Action Sports

• Eli Tomac (Winner)
• Ayumu Hirano
• Alex Hall

Best MMA Athlete

• KamaruUsman

About Monster Energy
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com

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