Mathew Pritchard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mathew Pritchard
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| Born | 30 March 1973 Cardiff, Wales
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| Other names | Matt Pritchard Pritch Mr. 50/50 |
| Occupation | Skateboarder, stunt performer, celebrity chef, triathlon athlete |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Mathew Pritchard (born on March 30, 1973) is a famous Welsh skateboarder, stunt performer, and chef. He is also a triathlon athlete, which means he competes in races that combine swimming, cycling, and running. In 2019, he hosted Dirty Vegan, the first BBC cooking show focused on vegan food. He has also written three cookbooks with the same name.
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Mathew's Amazing Career
Starting Out as a Skateboarder
Mathew Pritchard started skateboarding when he was 15 years old. His first sponsor was a skate shop in Cardiff called City Surf. For six years, he worked for a company called Globe Shoes and even designed his own special shoe!
From Stunts to TV Shows
Mathew is known for his exciting stunts. In 2007, he co-hosted a stunt-based game show on MTV called Wrecked with his friend Lee Dainton. They performed many daring tricks on the show.
Becoming a Vegan Chef
In 2015, Mathew decided to become vegan. This means he stopped eating all animal products like meat, dairy, and eggs. He made this choice after watching a documentary called Cowspiracy.
In 2017, he started his own cooking show on YouTube called Proper Vegan Cookin'. Then, in 2019, he became the host of Dirty Vegan on the BBC. This was a big deal because it was the BBC's first cooking show all about vegan food! He also wrote cookbooks to go along with the show, including Dirty Vegan, Dirty Vegan: Another Bite, and Dirty Vegan: Fast and Easy.
Ironman Challenges
Mathew loves a challenge! In 2018, BBC Wales filmed a documentary about him called Wild Man to Ironman. In this show, Mathew took on a huge challenge: he completed an ironman triathlon every day for 14 days straight in Wales! This showed how incredibly fit and determined he is.
Mathew's Personal Life
Mathew Pritchard has a dog named Lemmy.
