New Zealand's Red Bull X-Fighter Levi Sherwood's recovery from a couple of horrendous crashes in the past is complete. Last weekend the 21-year-old put on a masterful display at Cockatoo Island, Sydney, to claim the championship and became the youngest competitor to take the million dollars and the title.
At the beginning of the seven-month title chase, Sherwood said his main aim was stay in one piece after damaging his liver, lungs, kidneys and breaking a few bones.
He won half the events staged this year - Dubai, Madrid and Sydney. At the Sydney event he outscored Eigo Sato 87.40 points to 84.50 in what was described as a near flawless run. "It's been a long series and there's been ups and downs along the way," he said.
