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Opelousas native Wyatt "Wyo" Fontenot brings home gold in New Orleans X Games

Opelousas native Wyatt 'Wyo' Fontenot won his first X Games gold medal on July 24, 2026, by winning the best whip competition at X Games New Orleans. The achievement marks a significant accomplishment for the local athlete in the freestyle sports competition.

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