Dave Mirra speaks after winning a bronze medal in the Rally Car race during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center in 2008. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images). By Shotgun Spratling. X Games. Dave Mirra was an icon and a trendsetter. He was the
Mirra's agent, Steve Astephen, issued a statement on behalf of his family on Friday, one day following the BMX legend's suicide. "Dave's wife and family are shocked and saddened by the loss of such a remarkable person whom they loved so deeply,"
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JULY 9-11 ** BMX rider Dave Mirra pauses during practice for the Panasonic Open event Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Louisville, Ky. Mirra clearly enjoys his life these days, and who could blame him? He's one of the
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JULY 9-11 ** BMX rider Dave Mirra pauses during practice for the Panasonic Open event Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Louisville, Ky. Mirra clearly enjoys his life these days, and who could blame him? He's one of the
During a highlights reel of some of his 14 gold medal winning rides at the X Games, Dave Mirra says he goes to the competitions with high expectations for himself. The footage, posted on the X Games YouTube channel, explains how Mirra received his