Morgan Wade (BMX rider)

Morgan Wade
Personal information
Full nameMorgan Patrick Wade
Born (1983-07-13) July 13, 1983
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
OccupationBMX Rider
Years active1995–Present
AgentSpencer Bass at XSM Global, LLC
SpouseNatalie Wade
Sport
Country United States
SportFreestyle BMX
Turned pro
2001
Medal record
Summer X Games
Gold medal – first place2013 Los AngelesBMX Freestyle Big Air
Gold medal – first place2015 AustinBig Air Doubles
Silver medal – second place2006 Los AngelesBMX Freestyle Park
Silver medal – second place2013 MunichBMX Freestyle Big Air
Silver medal – second place2014 AustinBMX Freestyle Big Air
Silver medal – second place2015 AustinBMX Freestyle Big Air
Silver medal – second place2018 MinneapolisBMX Freestyle Big Air
Silver medal – second place2019 MinneapolisBMX Freestyle Big Air
Bronze medal – third place2013 Foz do IguaçuBMX Freestyle Big Air

Morgan Wade (born July 13, 1983)[1] is an American professional BMX rider from Tyler, Texas.[2] He is best known for competing in the X Games.

Wade competed in the 2006 and 2007 X Games in the Freestyle and Big Air competitions. He won gold in 2013 X Games Los Angeles for Big Air BMX.

Wade once appeared on the MTV show Scarred. He appeared in the video section of Ride BMX's Drop The Hammer,[3] in which he looped the Mt. Baldy fullpipe. Wade gained a reputation for his toughness as he has been in some major on tour accidents, including getting teeth knocked out, but continued to perform at a high level on the tour.

Wade resides in Tyler, Texas and is married to Natalie Wade,[4] a native of Arizona.

References

  1. ↑ "* MORGAN WADE @ 23MAG BMX". www.23mag.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ Townsend, Brad (July 25, 2004). "Tyler stunt biker is one tough dude". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Drop The Hammer | Films | BMX Movie Database". bmxmdb.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Natalie Wade interview. Photos by Morgan Wade". fatbmx.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
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