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Austin Coleman
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Personal information
Full name Austin Daniel Coleman
Born 1983 (age 41–42)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
Weight 165 pounds (75 kg)
Website [1]
Sport
Country United States
Sport BMX Riding
Turned pro 2000

Austin Daniel Coleman (born in 1983) is an American professional BMX rider. He is also a well-known television personality. Austin co-hosts the HGTV series First Home Fix with his partner, Raisa Kuddus.

About Austin Coleman's Life

Austin Coleman was born in Los Angeles, CA. His parents are Freddie and Jeanette Coleman. As a child, Austin loved playing sports. He started skateboarding when he was 10 years old. Later, he got his older brother's BMX bike and switched to BMX riding.

Austin became a professional BMX rider during his senior year of high school. He was also a very good student. Austin continued his studies and his athletic career at the same time. He attended the University of Southern California on an academic scholarship. He graduated in May 2006 with a degree in Urban Planning and Development.

In 2021, Austin also co-hosted a show called Fresh Starter. On this show, he and Raisa Kuddus helped people create custom home renovations. They used only what their young clients already had. This included awkward spaces and tight budgets.

Austin's Unique BMX Style

Coleman is famous for his very unique riding style. He often creates completely new trick variations. He also tweaks existing tricks in ways only he has mastered. It seems impossible for others to do them like him.

Austin always tries to be diverse in his riding. This has led him to try many different types of BMX riding. His most recent interest is "Vert" riding. This means riding on a large halfpipe. He brings his special style to the halfpipe. He performs amazing "downside whips" that look so big. It seems impossible that he will land back on his pedals in time!

BMX Competition Achievements

Austin Coleman has won several medals in major BMX competitions:

  • X Games Asia 2010: Bronze Medal in Vert.
  • X Games Asia 2010: Bronze Medal in Mini Mega.
  • T-Mobile Extreme Playgrounds 2010: Bronze Medal.
  • Dew Tour 2008: Bronze Medal in Park.
  • Action Sports World Tour 2008: Silver Medal.

See also

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