Dave Mirra BMX Legend Leaves Loving Family Behind

Source: Games Radar

David Micheal "Dave" Mirra, American BMX athlete, Subaru Rally Team USA driver, and business owner, was found in a truck dead of what is suspected to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in North Carolina. The Greenville Mayor, Allen Thomas, stated in an interview with The Guardian, "We mourn the loss today of a great friend and wonderful human being who touched the lives of so many people around the world." Mirra was a very talented BMX rider who won 14 Gold Medals at the X-Games, but his career was almost ended in late 1993 after he was hit by a drunk driver.  He then recovered and broke a world record in late 2008, also winning 24 medals in this time frame. He was also a rally driver and competed in triathlons and Iron Man competitions. Unfortunately, he left his two beautiful children and wife behind. Greenville Police will be releasing more information early next week.  

-Aeriel Corvin