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.

Dennis McCoy
Personal information
Full nameDennis McCoy
NicknameDMC, The Real McCoy
Born (1966-12-29) December 29, 1966
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Team information
DisciplineBMX
RoleFreestyle rider
Rider typeFlatland, Vert, Street
Professional team
1984Haro, Mongoose
Dennis McCoy
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Summer X Games
1998 San DiegoBMX Vert Doubles
1997 San DiegoBMX Vert
1997 San DiegoBMX Park
1998 San DiegoBMX Vert
1998 San DiegoBMX Park
2014 AustinBMX Vert
2016 AustinBMX 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.

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