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
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| Event(s) | X Games, Dew Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Updated on September 9, 2016. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scotty Cranmer was born on January 11, 1987, and is a famous American BMX rider. He is known for his amazing skills on a bike. Scotty has won many medals at the X Games, which is a huge competition for extreme sports. He has won nine X Games BMX Park medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze.
People sometimes call him "the Bulldozer" because of his powerful riding style. Scotty is supported by cool brands like Vans Shoes, Hyper Bike Co., Fox Clothing, Pro-tec Helmets, and Monster Energy. He also owns his own bike shop called SC Action Sports Bicycle Shop in Howell, New Jersey.
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 on their bikes. His younger brother, Matty, often appears in these videos too.
Scotty's Injury and Comeback
In October 2016, Scotty had a serious accident while riding his bike. He landed a trick but rolled into a hole, causing him to fall and hit his head. Even though he was wearing a helmet, he hurt his head and some bones in his back. This injury affected his spinal cord.
After the accident, Scotty worked incredibly hard to recover. He has made a lot of progress and can move around well. While he can still ride a BMX bike for fun and exercise, he no longer competes professionally.
Even with his injury, Scotty has found new ways to stay involved in the BMX world. He continues to run his bike shop and create videos for his YouTube channel. He also helps younger riders learn new tricks and has even been a commentator for big BMX events like the X Games. His story shows how strong and determined he is.
Amazing Career Moments
Scotty Cranmer has achieved many incredible things in his BMX career. Here are some of his biggest highlights:
- He won three Gold Medals in BMX Park at the X Games. These wins happened in 2006, 2009, and 2012.
- He also earned three Silver Medals at the X Games in 2005, 2007, and 2013.
- Scotty won three Bronze Medals at the X Games in 2011, 2013, and 2015.
- He was the first person ever to land a frontflip-tailwhip in a competition. He did this at the AST Dew Tour in Salt Lake City in 2007.
- On his YouTube channel, he was the first to land a seat stand front flip.
- He won first place at several AST Dew Tour events, including the Toyota Challenge multiple times and the Panasonic Open.
See also
In Spanish: Scotty Cranmer para niños
