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Mat Hoffman

by Braden from Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Mat Hoffman was born on Jaunary 9TH, 1972, Mat Hoffman was born in Oklahoma, Mat hoffman had a nickname and his nickname was the condor.

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Mat hoffman set the world record for going the hightest ever on a BMX. In 1985, hoffman entered the freestyle BMX circuit as an amateur at the age of 13. At the age of 16, he was the youngest and first ever pro rider that young.

In 2001, hoffman competed at the X-games, earning the bronze medal. In 2002, he set another world record by successfully completing the first ever no handed 900 at the 2002 X-games resulting in the silver medal.

Mat hoffman influences me to be outgoing and not afraid of a challenge. He has showed me to take every opportunity that I get. Never back down for anything.

There are many things that make mat hoffman my hero. I find my hero, can you?

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