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|| RIDER BIOS: Sam Willoughby
| Name:
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Sam Willoughby
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Permanent No:
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91
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| Gender:
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Male
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Nickname:
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Slamin Sam
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| Date of birth:
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15.08.1991
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Country:
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Australia
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| Residence:
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Adelaide
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Place of birth:
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Adelaide
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| Height (m / ft in):
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5’7
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Weight (kg / lbs):
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75 kg
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| Profession:
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Student / rider
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Marital status:
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Girlfriend
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| Hobbies:
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Riding, watching home & away
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Major injuries:
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Dislocated shoulders
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| Languages for interviews:
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English
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Started BMX:
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6 years old
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| Professional since:
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2009
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Personal coach:
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Wade Bootes
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| Team:
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Yeti & Australia HP
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Other cycling activities:
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Bit of track
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| Sponsors:
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Yeti, Oakley, Shimano, Tanjent
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| Event
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Year/Venue
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Category
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Place
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| World Championships:
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2009 2008
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JNR Men JNR Men
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1st 1st
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| World Cup Participation:
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2009 UCI SX BMX World Cup
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| World Cup - Best Achievements:
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2009 UCI SX BMX World Cup
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Champion
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| Continental/National Championships or series
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Current overall world rank no 1 Junior elite, national junior
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Junior Elite
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1st
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| Favorite Food:
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My mum’s apple crumble
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| Favorite Movie:
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Billy Madison, Gridion gang
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| Favorite Track:
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Canada Worlds, Happy Valley
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| Favorite TV show:
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Home and awaya !
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| Favorite Song:
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The separation of churches, NOFX
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| Inspiration:
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Jared Graves, Steven Cisar riding style
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| Goal in BMX:
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2012 Olympic
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