Scotty Cranmer facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | "The Bulldozer" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 11, 1987 Jackson Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 170 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse(s) |
Lisa Cranmer
(m. 2014) |
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| Event(s) | X Games, Dew Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| Updated on September 9, 2016. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scotty Cranmer (born January 11, 1987) is an amazing American BMX rider. He is known for his incredible skills on a bike and for winning many medals at big events like the X Games. Scotty has won nine X Games BMX Park medals, which is a lot! He has three gold, three silver, and three bronze medals.
People sometimes call him "the Bulldozer" because of his powerful riding style. He is supported by cool brands like Vans Shoes, Hyper Bike Co., Fox Clothing, Pro-tec Helmets, Monster Energy, and Snafu. Scotty also owns a bike shop in Howell, NJ, called SC Action Sports Bicycle Shop.
Besides riding, Scotty is very popular on YouTube. His channel, also called Scotty Cranmer, has over 1.71 million subscribers! He makes fun videos with his friends, showing them riding at skateparks, driving cars, and playing games while on their bikes. His younger brother, Matty, often appears in these videos too.
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Scotty Cranmer's Injury and Recovery
On October 12, 2016, Scotty had a serious accident while riding his BMX bike. He landed a trick but rolled into a hole, causing him to flip over and land on his head. Even though he was wearing a helmet, he hurt his head and some bones in his neck and back. This type of injury is called a spinal cord injury.
After the accident, Scotty worked very hard to recover. He has made a lot of progress and can now do many things. While he can still ride a BMX bike for fun and exercise, he no longer competes professionally.
Scotty has found new ways to stay involved in the BMX world. He still runs his bike shop, SC Action Sports. He also continues to make videos for his popular YouTube channel, inspiring many young riders. Scotty even helps mentor younger riders and has worked as a commentator for big BMX events, including the X Games. His story shows how strong and determined he is.
Scotty Cranmer's Career Highlights
Scotty Cranmer has achieved many impressive things throughout his BMX career. He is especially known for his success at the X Games and the Dew Tour.
X Games Achievements
Scotty has won several medals at the X Games, which is a huge competition for extreme sports.
- He won three Gold Medals in BMX Park:
- 2006 Los Angeles
- 2009 Los Angeles
- 2012 Los Angeles
- He also earned three Silver Medals in BMX Park:
- 2005 Los Angeles
- 2007 Los Angeles
- 2013 Munich
- Scotty won three Bronze Medals in BMX Park as well:
- 2011 Los Angeles
- 2013 Barcelona
- 2015 Austin
Groundbreaking Tricks
Scotty is also famous for being the first to land some amazing tricks in competitions and on video.
- He was the first rider to land a frontflip-tailwhip in a competition. He did this at the 2007 AST Dew Tour – Toyota Challenge in Salt Lake City.
- He also landed the first ever seat stand front flip on his YouTube channel, showing his creativity and skill.
Dew Tour Success
The Dew Tour is another major competition series where Scotty has performed very well.
- He won first place at the AST Dew Tour – Toyota Challenge multiple times.
- He also achieved first place at the AST Dew Tour – Panasonic Open.
- Scotty consistently placed high in many Dew Tour events, showing his talent and consistency.
See also
In Spanish: Scotty Cranmer para niños
