Jeremy Stenberg facts for kids
Stenberg in 2004
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| Nickname(s) | "Twitch" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 27, 1981 Spring Valley, California, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 175 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse(s) |
Susie Stenberg
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| Sport | Freestyle motocross (FMX), Off-road racing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | X Games, Dew Tour, Red Bull X-Fighters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg, born on September 27, 1981, is an amazing American athlete. He is known for being a professional freestyle motocross rider. This means he does incredible tricks on dirt bikes! He also races off-road trucks. Jeremy got his nickname "Twitch" because he has Tourette's syndrome, which he found out about when he was eight years old. He started riding dirt bikes when he was only two, as a way for his dad to spend time with him and keep him safe.
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Jeremy Stenberg's Life and Career
Early Life and Nickname
Jeremy Stenberg was born in Spring Valley, California. He started riding dirt bikes at a very young age. His father wanted to spend more time with him and keep him busy. Jeremy's nickname, "Twitch," comes from his Tourette's syndrome. This is a condition that causes people to make sudden, quick movements or sounds. He was diagnosed with it when he was eight years old.
Beyond the Track: TV Shows and More
Jeremy Stenberg has appeared in a few TV shows. In 2006, he was on MTV's True Life: I Have Tourette's Syndrome. This show helped people understand more about his condition.
Later, in 2011, he co-starred in a VH1 reality series called The X-Life. This show followed the lives of extreme sports athletes and their families. Jeremy was on it with other famous riders like Cory Nastazio and Pierre-Luc Gagnon.
Jeremy also had his own DVD called Twitch: Hoodrich.
Racing Off-Road Trucks
Besides motocross, Jeremy Stenberg is also a professional off-road truck racer. He competed in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. He even won the Super Lite season championship in 2010! In 2015, he tried racing in the X Games' Stadium Super Trucks category.
Jeremy Stenberg's Achievements
Jeremy Stenberg has won many awards and championships throughout his career. He is especially known for his success in freestyle motocross and off-road truck racing.
Major Wins and Titles
Here are some of Jeremy Stenberg's big wins:
- 1998 Vans Triple Crown Champion
- 1998 Las Vegas LXD Freestyle and Step Up – 1st place
- 2004 Vans Triple Crown Champion
- 2005 Dew Action Sports Pro Tour Toyota Challenge – 1st place
- 2008 Red Bull X-Fighters Brazil – 1st place
- 2008 LG Action Sports FMX World Championships – 1st place
- 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Super Lite Truck champion
X Games Medals
Jeremy Stenberg has won many medals at the X Games, which are like the Olympics for extreme sports. He has earned gold, silver, and bronze medals in different events.
Gold Medals
- 2005 Los Angeles – Moto X Best Trick
- 2006 Aspen (Winter X Games) – Moto X Best Trick
- 2011 Los Angeles – Moto X Best Whip
- 2012 Los Angeles – Moto X Best Whip
- 2013 Foz do Iguaçu – Moto X Best Whip
- 2013 Munich – Moto X Best Whip
Silver Medals
- 2009 Los Angeles – Moto X Freestyle
- 2013 Barcelona – Moto X Best Whip
- 2013 Los Angeles – Moto X Best Whip
- 2014 Austin – Moto X Best Whip
- World of X Real Moto – Moto X Real Moto
Bronze Medals
- 2001 Philadelphia – Moto X Step Up
- 2007 Los Angeles – Moto X Freestyle
- 2008 Los Angeles – Moto X Speed & Style
- 2010 Los Angeles – Moto X Best Whip
- 2010 Los Angeles – Moto X Speed & Style
X Games Competition History Table
| World of X Real Moto 2016 | MTX Real Moto | 99th | |
| World of X Real Moto | MTX Real Moto | 2nd |  |
| X Games Austin 2015 | TRK Racing | 15th | |
| X Games Austin 2015 | MTX Best Whip | 5th | |
| X Games Austin 2014 | MTX Best Whip | 2nd | |
| X Games Los Angeles 2013 | MTX Best Whip | 2nd | |
| X Games Munich 2013 | MTX Best Whip | 1st |  |
| X Games Barcelona 2013 | MTX Best Whip | 2nd | |
| X Games Foz do Iguacu 2013 | MTX Best Whip | 1st | |
| X Games Los Angeles 2012 | MTX Speed & Style | 6th | |
| X Games Los Angeles 2012 | MTX Best Whip | 1st | |
| X Games 2011 | MTX Best Whip | 1st | |
| X Games 2011 | MTX Freestyle | 6th | |
| X Games 2011 | MTX Speed & Style | 8th | |
| X Games 2010 | MTX Best Whip | 3rd |  |
| X Games 2010 | MTX Freestyle | 14th | |
| X Games 2010 | MTX Speed & Style | 3rd | |
| X Games 2009 | MTX Freestyle | 2nd | |
| X Games 2008 | MTX Speed & Style | 3rd | |
| X Games 2008 | MTX Freestyle | 4th | |
| X Games 2007 | MTX Freestyle | 3rd | |
| X Games 2007 | MTX Best Trick | 9th | |
| Winter X 2006 | MTX Best Trick | 1st | |
| X Games 2005 | MTX Freestyle | 4th | |
| X Games 2005 | MTX Best Trick | 1st | |
| X Games 2004 | MTX Best Trick | 6th | |
| Winter X 2004 | MTX Best Trick | 5th | |
| X Games 2003 | MTX Step Up | 6th | |
| X Games 2002 | MTX Step Up | 4th | |
| X Games 2001 | MTX Step Up | 3rd | |
| X Games 2001 | MTX Freestyle | 15th | |
| Winter X 2001 | MTX Best Trick | 12th | |
| X Games 2000 | MTX Freestyle | 13th | |
| X Games 1999 | MTX Freestyle | 6th |
