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Eito Yasutoko (Inline):Three times X Games Gold Medalist and current X Games and Gravity Games Champion, need we say more? Danny Mayer (Skateboarder) San Diego, CA: Danny is from San Diego California and is best know for his "Best Trick" abilities. He is currently ranked seventh in the North American vert rankings. Jimmy Walker (BMX): Jimmy is know for his consistency and is always finishing contests in the top ten. In fact, he has finished tenth or better at six X Games events and in 2002 was the number two ranked vert rider in the world. Marc Englehart (Inline): Marc is 20 years old and lives in Lansdale, PA. He is considered one of the best vert riders in the world and in 2002 was the Gravity Games Gold Medalist and the X-Games Bronze Medalist. John Parker (BMX Stunt) Gilbert, AZ: John
Parker is a force to be reckoned with in the world of BMX vert riding.
He has a smooth flowing style and some huge tricks that keep Mike Crum (Skateboard) Long Beach, CA: Mike Crum has been skating for well over half his life. He grew up in Dallas Texas, which was a hotbed for pro skateboarding in the 1980's, and had the opportunity to learn from some of the sports legends of that time. He turned pro when he was just 16 years old, and although he didn't even have his driver's license he was already traveling the world. Mike eventually decided to relocate to southern California to be closer to the industry. He currently has a pro model skateboard named after him by World Industries skateboards. Mike competes at all the major skateboarding events, and has won an X-Games medal the last three years. Dean Randall (Skateboarder): Dean hails
from Sacramento, California and rides for Scum Skates and Vans Shoes.
He's currently working on finishing a second bachelors degree in photography.
Dean enjoys hanging out with his girlfriend, Sarah, and his Jack Russell
Terrier, Elbo who is like his kid. Dean says that his influences are Hosoi,
Ben Schroeder, Lincoln Ueda and Sandro Diaz. He plays drums in a band
called Thee Indigents. And in his spare time he's a great skateboarder
and very happy to be skating on the "got milk? Gravity Tour". Jim Burgess (BMX): Jim is 36 years old and was the oldest BMX vert competitor at this year's X Games and Gravity Games. He has been riding for 20 years and although he does not hold any significant titles, he is known as one of the most consistent pro athletes in the sport with hundreds of top 10 finishes. Koji Kraft (BMX) Chicago, IL: Koji is 21 years old from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known for his daredevil antics not only the vert ramp, but on the street course as well. He has competed at the X-Games and Mobile Skatepark Series events for the last three years, quite an accomplishment at his age. Richie Lopez (Skateboarder) Bloomfield, NJ: Richie is 34 years old and has been skating as a pro for over 20 years. Richie is the only pro besides Tony Hawk to have completed the elusive 900 degree rotation on a skateboard. Gabe Weed (BMX Flatland): Gabe is 29 and was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California (Bay Area). He is now living in Costa Mesa, California. He has been riding BMX flatland for 16 years and has been competing in the Pro Class for 11 years. Gabe has been averaging 178 days on the road and 270 shows every year for the last 6 years. In addition to the got milk? Gravity Tour he rides in shows at bike shops, NBA and NCAA half time shows, state and county fairs, and corporate events all over the USA. Gabe competed in the X Games in 1998 and 1999. He is a licensed aircraft mechanic. Sponsors: Split Clothing, Vision Foot Wear, Drew's BMX shop, and Demolition bike parts. Tom Haugen (BMX): Tom is 26 years old and resides in the Minneapolis area. He is somewhat of a quiet guy and lets his riding speak for him. He competes at both the X and Gravity Games in the "park" class but is also a skilled vert rider and quite an accomplished flatland rider. He usually makes the top five in any competition he enters and has a super smooth style when he rides. Tom has spent 5 and a half years touring the country doing shows. He has performed at NBA and NFL half-time shows as well as countless schools and bike shops all across the USA. When his pro career is over, Tom plans on going back to school to finish his degree in teaching. Matt Wilhelm (BMX): Matt Wilhelm is a 24 year old flatland rider from Chicago, Illinois. He is one of the top pro flatlander riders in the business and is a definite podium contender at any event he enters. He has a wild style with many combo moves and a lot of high speed spins that have dazzled crowds all across the world. He has spent many years on the road touring and doing shows. One of his recent shows was a charity benefit held at the Kennedy family compound. Matt was a contestant on the Fox show "30 Seconds Of Fame" and he graduated from Miliken University with a major in marketing and a minor in music. Phil Hajal (Skateboarder): Phil currently resides in Gainesville, Florida but was originally born in Trinidad and Tobago. Phil has been skating for roughly 13 years and has a large variety of tricks to show for it. There's no mistaking when Phil is on the ramp. He launches all of his tricks a good 6 or 7 feet out and he has plenty of spinning and flip trick variations. Phil spends a lot of time on the Vans Warped Tour and also doing freelance shows. When not on the road he spends his time learning Jiu Jitsu and running his own skateshop. Joe Tecca (BMX): A veteran rider at 29, Joe has ridden in over 600 demonstration shows. He competes in the "Crazy Freakin' Biker Series," X- Trials, and Mobile Skatepark Series events and often finishes in the top 10. Marco De Santi (Rollerblader) Sao Paulo, Brazil: Marco De Santi is one the world's top Inline Vert Riders. He was ranked 4th in 2003 on the ASA Pro Tour and was the Gravity Games Silver Medalist. He is known for being the first Rollerblader to complete a double back-flip and a double flat-spin in the same contest. Marco spends half of the year here in the United States competing and performing in demonstrations. |
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