Austin Coleman facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| 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] |
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| Country | United States |
| Sport | BMX Riding |
| Turned pro | 2000 |
Austin Daniel Coleman was born in 1983. He is an American professional BMX rider. He is also known for being a TV personality. He co-hosts the HGTV show First Home Fix with Raisa Kuddus.
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About Austin Coleman
Early Life and Education
Austin Coleman was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents are Freddie and Jeanette Coleman. As a child, Austin loved 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 last year of high school. He was also a very good student. He went to the University of Southern California. He earned an academic scholarship there. In May 2006, he graduated with a degree in Urban Planning and Development.
TV Shows and Renovations
Austin Coleman is also a TV host. In 2021, he co-hosted a show called Fresh Starter. On this show, he and his partner Raisa Kuddus helped people. They created custom home renovations. They worked with small spaces and tight budgets.
He now co-hosts First Home Fix on HGTV. This show also features him and Raisa Kuddus. They help people fix up their first homes.
Austin's BMX Riding Style
Austin Coleman is known for his unique style in BMX riding. He often creates new tricks. He also changes existing tricks in ways only he can do. He likes to try different types of riding. This has led him to explore various BMX styles.
Recently, he has been focusing on Vert riding. This means riding on a halfpipe, which is a U-shaped ramp. He performs his signature moves on the halfpipe. He does big "downside whips" that look almost impossible.
BMX Competition Achievements
Austin Coleman has won several medals in major BMX competitions. Here are some of his achievements:
- X Games Asia 2010 Vert Bronze Medalist
- X Games Asia 2010 Mini Mega Bronze Medalist
- T-Mobile Extreme Playgrounds 2010 Bronze Medal
- Dew Tour 2008 Park Bronze Medalist
- Action Sports World Tour 2008 Silver Medalist
See also
In Spanish: Austin Coleman para niños
