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 | |
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Full name | Dennis McCoy |
Nickname | DMC, The Real McCoy |
Born | Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America | December 29, 1966
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Team information | |
Discipline | BMX |
Role | Freestyle rider |
Rider type | Flatland, Vert, Street |
Professional team | |
1984 | Haro, Mongoose |
Medal record | ||
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Representing the United States | ||
Summer X Games | ||
1998 San Diego | BMX Vert Doubles | |
1997 San Diego | BMX Vert | |
1997 San Diego | BMX Park | |
1998 San Diego | BMX Vert | |
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 1984. 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.