Dennis McCoy (BMX rider)
Dennis McCoy (born December 29, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States[1]), is a freestyle BMX rider. He was a member of the American Freestyle Association along with Mat Hoffman and Dave Mirra and also featured in the 2001 video game Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX. Dennis is considered to be a pioneer in freestyle bmx, his credentials include being featured in several Road fools episodes, managing major action sport competitions and events while still maintaining legendary skill on a bmx bike.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dennis McCoy |
| Nickname | DMC, The Real McCoy |
| Born | December 29, 1966 Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | BMX |
| Role | Freestyle rider |
| Rider type | Flatland, Vert, Street |
| Professional team | |
| 1986 | Haro, Mongoose |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing the  | ||
| Summer X Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1998 San Diego | BMX Vert Doubles |
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1997 San Diego | BMX Vert |
| 1997 San Diego | BMX Park |
| 1998 San Diego | BMX Vert |
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1998 San Diego | BMX Park |
| 2014 Austin | BMX Vert |
| 2016 Austin | BMX Vert |
Dennis received his first Sponsorship and turned pro from Bob Haro, of Haro Bicycles in 1985. He also is the longest active competitor in the ESPN X-Games, having been an active competitor since the first event held in Providence, RI in 1995 through to the 2018 event in Minneapolis, MN. 2013 X-Games Munich, He was an analytical commentator for the Slopestyle Mountain Bike event.
References
External links
- BMX Action Magazine, Freestylin' Magazine, BMX Plus Magazine, Super BMX Magazine