Benny Korthaus
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Date of Birth:
December 30, 1982
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Hometown:
Germany
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Other Sponsors:
Red Bull, Adidas, Mac Neil BMX and 661
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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
Q&A
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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...
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Any last words
Thanx to my sponsors that they let me live my life.
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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.
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Favorite TV Shows
I hate them
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Party animal or mellow TV on the couch
I like both...
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Who / What inspires you
Riding with my friends
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Favorite Bands
Rock Bands
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When did you start your sport
Around 1987
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If you were not a pro bmx rider you would be
Pro Golfer
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If you could be someone famous, who would you be
Me, no I m just kidding.
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What move / trick are you working on
360 2 Tailwip
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Years as a professional
6 years in Freestyle
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Favorite Books
I don't really read that much but, i gotta drop it Tony Hawk.
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5 Items I can't live without
My Bike, Cell, I Pod, Money and Friends.
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Number of years participating in your sport
18 years
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What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump
Black Sabbath and Paranoid
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Favorite Films
SAW
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Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)
Snowboarding, Gym and Girls.
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Favorite Drink
Red Bull and vodka
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