Austin Daniel Coleman (born 1983) is an American professional BMX rider and reality television personality, the co-host (along with his partner Raisa Kuddus), on the HGTV series First Home Fix.[1]

Austin Coleman
Personal information
Full nameAustin Daniel Coleman
Born1983 (age 40–41)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Website[1]
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportBMX Riding
Turned pro2000

Personal life

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Austin Coleman was born in Los Angeles, CA to Freddie and Jeanette Coleman.[2] Austin was involved in sports as a child and began skateboarding at the age of 10 until he got his older brother's BMX bike.[3]

Although his first year as a professional came senior year of high school, an avid student, Austin continued his academic and professional athletic careers simultaneously attending the University of Southern California on Academic Scholarship and graduating May 2006, with a degree in Urban Planning and Development.[4]

In 2021, Austin co-hosts Fresh Starter, where he and his partner Raisa Kuddus help create custom renovations using only what their young clients have to offer—awkward spaces and tight budgets.[1]

Style

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Coleman is known for having his own unique flair, either dropping completely unique variations or tweaking tricks in ways only he's been able to master. Not surprisingly, he strives for diversity in his riding, which has led him into several different disciplines throughout his riding career, the most recent being Vert. He brings his signature style to the halfpipe, floating downside whips so big it seems impossible that he'll make it back to the pedals in time.[5]

Competitions

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  • X Games Asia 2010 Vert Bronze Medalist[6]
  • X Games Asia 2010 Mini Mega Bronze Medalist[7]
  • T-Mobile Extreme Playgrounds 2010 Bronze Medal[8]
  • Dew Tour 2008 Park Bronze Medalist[9]
  • Action Sports World Tour 2008 Silver Medalist[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "HGTV New Series". HGTV.
  2. ^ "Motto Man: School Cool Austin". The Sentinel Paper Los Angeles. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Austin Coleman Full Bio". Alli Sports. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  4. ^ "Athlete Info: Austin Coleman". Grind TV. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  5. ^ "Austin Coleman's official X Games athlete biography". xgames.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Tunney, Brian (May 7, 2010). "Daily Coverage: Kia X Games Asia". ESPN Sports. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  7. ^ Tunney, Brian (May 7, 2010). "Daily Coverage Kia X Games Asia". ESPN Sports. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  8. ^ "Austin Coleman BIO". ASA Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  9. ^ "Dew Tour Competition Results". Alli sports, NBC. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  10. ^ "ASA Triples Finals Results". ASA Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
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