Brian Deegan is a professional Motocross rider. He has competed in at least one event at every X Game competition.Sports Gallery: Brian Deegan
Deegan was arrested on February 7, 2009, for suspicion of assault after he engaged in a brawl with a fellow patron at the iLounge bar in Orange County.TMZ: Motocross Champ's Bad Week Gets Worse (February 12, 2009)
Career Highlights
- 10 X Games medalsOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
- Two Gravity Games MedalsOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
- 2004 ESPN Top 100 Athletes of Action SportsOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
- 2004 ESPY Award NomineeOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
- 2000 Blue Torch Ride and Slide - FMX ChampionOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
- 1999 World Freestyle ChampionOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
- 1997 Los Angeles Supercross - 1st PlaceOfficial Site: Brian Deegan Bio
Bio
Brian Deegan began racing in 1986. He soon turned to freestyle events in order to have more free reign over his riding. Throughout his career, Deegan has invented tricks such as the "Mandatory Suicide" and the "Mulisha Twist." Deegan founded the Metal Mulisha, a company that sells clothing and other merchandise. In addition to winning numerous Motocross events, Deegan has been nominated for an ESPY Award and was named one of ESPN's top 100 athletes in 2004.GrindTV.com: Brian Deegan Bio
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Has a toy line called Hevy Hitters
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February 10, 2009
Deegan's best friend Jeremy Lusk died from injuries sustained at a freestyle motocross eventTMZ: Motocross Champ's Bad Week Gets Worse (February 12, 2009)
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Has two children
