Oakley Sports

Benny Korthaus

Date of Birth: December 30, 1982
Hometown: Germany
Other Sponsors: Red Bull, Adidas, Mac Neil BMX and 661
Career Highlights:
- 2006: 3rd in Tallinn, Estonia Simple Session Street
- 2005: 2nd at Sauerland Cup Street& 2nd in Dirt, 1st at Yard Contest Hannover, 8th in Tallinn, Estonia Simple Session Street, 2nd at Austrian King of Dirt Linz and 9th at Rebel JAM
- 2004: 3rd at IFMA Dirt Contest, 2nd at Red BUll Dirt Ride and 1st at Yard Contest
- 2003: 1st at IFMA Dirt Contest and 2nd at Home Made JAM
- 2002: European Champion Dirt and 2nd at German Championships
- 2001: Nea Award Rockie of the Year, German Champion Street and 1st at ISPO Summer Games
- 1999: European King of Dirt

o me, Oakley is A really cool company to work with because i love there stuff and every seasson they come out with the sickest stuff...Really Fashion style...And all the people who work there are amazing...
Any last words Thanx to my sponsors that they let me live my life.
What is more important to you than riding You can not say there is more important stuff, because it all hangs kinda together, but I guess being healthy it's the most important thing.
Favorite TV Shows I hate them
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch I like both...
Who / What inspires you Riding with my friends
Favorite Bands Rock Bands
When did you start your sport Around 1987
If you were not a pro bmx rider you would be Pro Golfer
If you could be someone famous, who would you be Me, no I m just kidding.
What move / trick are you working on 360 2 Tailwip
Years as a professional 6 years in Freestyle
Favorite Books I don't really read that much but, i gotta drop it Tony Hawk.
5 Items I can't live without My Bike, Cell, I Pod, Money and Friends.
Number of years participating in your sport 18 years
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump Black Sabbath and Paranoid
Favorite Films SAW
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint) Snowboarding, Gym and Girls.
Favorite Drink Red Bull and vodka