David Michael Mirra [1] (April 4, 1974 – February 4, 2016) was an American BMX rider who also competed in rallycross racing. He set the record for most medals in BMX Freestyle at the X Games (later tied by Scotty Cranmer) and earned at least one BMX medal at the event in all but one year from the competition's inception in 1995 until 2009. [2]

Feb 2, 2023 · Dave Mirra committed suicide by gunshot wound on February 4, 2016, and as ESPN would later report, he was the first action sports star to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. You might recognize the condition from its role in the tragic death of Junior Seau and other NFL players.

Feb 5, 2016 · BMX rider Dave Mirra, who for years dominated his sport even as he helped others embrace it, has died at age 41. Police in Greenville, N.C., say they found Mirra "sitting in a truck with an...

Feb 5, 2016 · Police found Mirra dead in his truck at age 41 with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday in Greenville, North Carolina. Officials say the gun belonged to Mirra.

David Michael "Dave" Mirra (April 4, 1974 – February 4, 2016 [1]) was an American BMX athlete. He was also a driver for Subaru Rally Team USA. He was born in Chittenango, New York. Mirra held the record for most X-Games medals until being passed by Bob Burnquist at X Games Munich in 2013.

Dec 18, 2024 · In the spacious modern home Dave Mirra built during the heyday of his BMX fame, those painted black words on a white focal wall greeted visitors as they climbed stairs to a second-floor gym.

Feb 5, 2025 · PITT COUNTY- NC — Today marks nine years since the passing of BMX legend and X Games Gold medalist Dave Mirra. At one point there were more pro BMX riders in Greenville than anywhere else in the ...

Feb 5, 2016 · Pro-BMX star Dave Mirra was found dead on Thursday from an apparent suicide, PEOPLE confirms. He was 41. Police in Greenville, North Carolina, say they found Mirra around 4 p.m....

Jun 11, 2018 · Dave Mirra. 1974-American BMX rider. American Dave Mirra is a dominant BMX freestyle rider who won a number of extreme sports competitions, winning at least thirteen medals at the X Games, the most of anybody in his sport to date. Nicknamed "Miracle Boy," Mirra has suffered a number of injuries but continues to ride.

On February 4th, 2016 the action sports world lost one of its most iconic and respected athletes with the death of BMX freestyle legend Dave Mirra. Dave’s passion for riding and his dedication to being the best he could be lead to a career and a reputation that still resonates with action sports enthusiasts worldwide.