Dave Mirra, also known as David Michael Mirra, was a BMX rider from the United States. He holds the record for the most X Games medals in BMX Freestyle. He is well-known for his vert ramp and park riding abilities. Mirra was a member of the 2014 Race Across America winning team.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Dave Mirra |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | David Michael Mirra |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age at the time of death: | 41 years old |
| Birth Date: | 4 April 1974 |
| Date of Death: | 4 February 2016 |
| Birth Place: | Chittenango, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Weight: | 80 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Lauren Blackwell Mirra (m. 2006–2016) |
| Children: | Yes (Mackenzie Mirra, Madison Mirra) |
| Profession: | BMX rider |
| Net Worth in 2022: | $15 million |
Dave Mirra Biography
Dave Mirra was born on April 4, 1974, in Chittenango, New York, and died by suicide on February 4, 2016, in Greenville, North California. Dave Mirra graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and then moved to Greenville, North California, to attend East California University. Mirra and Lauren, his wife, had two daughters.
Dave Mirra Age, Height, Weight
Dave Mirra, who was born on April 4, 1974, was 41 years old when he died. His height was 1.75 m, and he weighed 80 kg.
Career
Mirra began racing at the age of 13 in 1987 when he joined the Haro Bikes BMX team. In 1989, he received sponsorship from Vision Street Wear. In 1992, he became a professional racer. It is remarkable that he won a medal at the X Games every year from 1995 to 2009, totaling 24 medals until 2013, with the exception of 2006.
He competed in rallying and rallycross as a member of Subaru Rally Team USA from 2008 to 2013. He was also interested in Ironman competitions, and in March 2013, he competed in his first Triathlon. Mirra’s success propelled him into fields other than bike riding.
Mirra has a total of 24 X Games medals to her name. In 2005, he received the ESPY Award for Best Male Action Sports Athlete. Apart from these medals and awards, his racing record is outstanding, with outstanding results in the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the Global Rallycross Championship at both the Entrant and Supercar levels. Because of the success of rider Dave Mirra, Greenville is now home to over twenty professional BMX riders.
The late Dave Mirra was inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame in Chula Vista, California. Only one rider per category is inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame each year, but Mirra received an automatic induction during the voting process in March. Mirra watched as 2,500 athletes, including a friend from his hometown of Syracuse, New York, swam two loops around Mirror Lake, cycled 112 miles, and finished with a 26.2-mile run through town and around the lake.
Dave Mirra’s Net Worth In 2024
Dave Mirra’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of 2024. Mirra has had sponsorship deals with Recaro, GT Bicycles, Monster Energy, Nike, Puma, Maxxis Tires, Bell helmets, Subaru, and Snafu in addition to his racing winnings and earnings. He eventually founded his own bike company. He hosted MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge for two seasons.
Dave made a fortune after appearing in several video game series and on television shows such as Punk’d Today Show and Late Show with David Letterman. He was known for riding a gold-plated bicycle worth $7500 in the 2005 X Games.
Dave Mirra’s unwavering dedication to bike racing earned him numerous honors. In comparison to other racers, his fame, which he created during his life, was exceptional. Mirra committed suicide after learning that his bacterial meningitis, which he contracted in 2010, could not be cured. In addition, he was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
