Oakley Sports

Jill Kintner

It is hard to beat someone who never gives up
Date of Birth: October 24, 1981
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Other Sponsors: RED BULL, Oakley, TIME, Camelbak, Cateye, KORE
Other Hobbies: Bikes, Snowboards, Tennis, Gold, Ping Pong, Design Illustration, Photography, MX, Hiking & Traveling.
Career Highlights:
- 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist BMX
- 2005, 2006,& 2007 UCI World Champion-4x
- 13 UCI World Cup 4x wins- '05 & '06 Overall World Cup Champion
- 2005 UCI World Champion 4x, UCI World Cup Champion 4x, U.S. National Champion 4x, Jeep King of the Mountain Champion, Sea Otter Classic Champion 4x, Crankworx Champion and Australian Series Champion 4x
- 4 time - Sea Otter Classic Champion 4x and Crankworx Champion 4x
- 2004 UCI World Championship Silver Medal 4x, NORBA National Series 4X Ch
- 3 time US national Champion, 4x , 2 time BMX National Pro Champion
- 1997 UCI World Champion, 16 girls (BMX)
- 70+ Professional BMX career wins
- 2009 US OPEN G.S. Champion

Bio

From BMX to the mountain and back again and again… and again…

Jill Kintner is one of the most dominant female cyclists in the world. With
every title in 4x Mountain biking, and BMX; including a Bronze medal from
the 2008 Olympic games, the title of 4X world champion three times, the 2008 USA Cycling BMX National title and the title of UCI World Cup champion two times. Jill has prevailed across two sports.

She has appeared in many cycling magazines including DIrt, Decline, MTB Action, MBUK, Bike and Transworld. Jill has been featured in The New York Times, on Fox Sports, Seattle Times, EXPN, Sports Illustrated and many other media outlets. Jill graces the videos of Earthed, Earthed 2, Synopsis, Second Spectacle, Chain Reaction 5 and Dirt TV.

Jill¹s focus is driven by a desire to captivate viewers and get more people involved with bike riding while promoting her sponsors. Through her creativity in the form of video podcasts, photography, graphic design, and blogging she keeps thousands of loyal fans updated with dynamic content about racing, training, art, and her life on www.Jillkintner.com

In 2010, she will continue to race primarily in North America with her focus on downhill, dual slalom, giant slalom, and anything in between. She will also continue to compete internationally at the World Champs and World
Cup finals.

Q&A

To me, Oakley is An empire of talent and new ideas.
5 Items I can't live without Bike, dirt, camera, thump, i phone.
If you could be someone famous, who would you be? Rob Dyrdek , but the female version:) He has way too much fun.
How did you start mountain bike riding? How old were you? I started mountain bike riding at 21 years old. I was on a BMX bike at 8 years old.
Favorite movies: Big Lebowski, Kill Bill, Office space
Favorite book: Miracle in the Andes
Heroes: Everyone for something different.
If you were not a pro mountain bike rider, you would be? Out exploring the world.
What is the biggest obstacle you have faced? Losing my Dad.
What is the best advice you've heard? Think big.
What is the best advice you've heard on improving in your sport? Try it.
Where is your favorite place to ride? Bellingham, Washington
At this level, what is something unique that you do in your training to improve your riding? Trail running, slalom drills, skids and wheelies
Do you have any other special talents? Probably in my creativity and artwork.
What are your goals for 2009/2010? Expand my abilities and reach more people
How do you get and stay inspired? I love riding my bike, always have, always will.
What are your strengths? Mental strength and I work hard.
What are you working on? How to go faster?