Ricardo Laguna
Ricardo Laguna (Born April 13, 1982) is a Mexican-American professional BMX rider and Television personality.
Early life
Born and raised in La Paz, Mexico. He has a younger brother named Ricardo Angel, Laguna's mother and father, Ricardo Arturo and Marisela Laguna moved Ricardo and his family to Tijuana, Mexico briefly until seeking a better lifestyle for his family and after gaining citizenship, Ricardo's father moved the Laguna family to Las Vegas, Nevada when he was 13. While not knowing any English and growing accustomed to his new lifestyle, Ricardo took immediate interest in riding bikes. After riding dirt jumps everyday around his neighborhood, it would eventually launch his bmx career. Ricardo attended Eldorado High School, where he graduated in 2000
Professional career
After competing at the amateur level for a couple years, where he won the "DK DIRT CIRCUIT" in Lake Perris, California and then went on to win The Core Tour King of Dirt Series. In 2003, Laguna turned pro at the age of 21.
Rankings
2003
- 18th place In Cleveland, Ohio "Gravity Games"
2004
- Number 1 Ranked Latin-American Dirt Jumper
- King Of Ramps LCQ winner In Huntington Beach, CA. "Vans Triple Crown"
- 2nd Place In Phoenix, Az "Orme dam Jam Bicycles Comp"
- 2nd Place In San Diego, CA "County Fair Comp"
- 2nd Place Triple Challenges Huntington Beach, CA "Vans Triple Crown"
- 3rd Place In Jones Beach, NY "King Of Dirt"
- 10th Place In Huntington Beach, CA. "King Of Dirt"
2005
- 2nd Place In Phoenix, Az. 10th Annual "Fort McDowell Burn Bike festival"
- 3rd Place In San Diego, Ca "Dirt Jumping Contest"
- 5th Place In Las Vegas, NV "Vans Let it Ride"
- 5th Place In Sydney, Australia "BMX Games"
- 6th Place In London, Uk "Sprite Urban Games"
- 9th Place In Oklahoma, Ok "CFB (Crazy Freaks Bikers)Comp"
- 10th Place In Las Vegas, NV Extreme Thing "Ricardo Laguna Pro BMX Dirt Challenge"
- 11th Place In Louisville,Ky "MDAST"
- 15th Place In Orlando, Fl "MDAST" Finals
- 15th Place In Whistler, Canada "Red Bull Elevation"
- 19th Place In San Jose, Ca "MDAST"
- 23rd Place In Denver, Co "MDAST"
- 23rd Place In Portland, Or "MDAST"
2006
- 16th Place In Oklahoma City,Ok "CFB Comp"
- 6th Place In Wellington, New Zealand "X-Air"
- 8th Place In Sydney, Australia "BMX Game"
- 6th place in Montellier, France "Nokia Fise"
- 5th Place In Las Vegas, NV. 2006 "Ricardo Laguna Pro Challenge"
2007
- Number 1 Ranked South American Dirt Jumper
- 1st Place In Zurich, Switzerland "Bike Day"
- 1st Place In Cali, Colombia "Rey De La Tierra"
- 2nd Place In Cologne, Germany. "The Worlds Suzuki Masters"
- 2nd Place In Cleveland, Oh "Dew Tour" OQ
- 3rd Place In Louisville,Ky. "MDAST" OQ
- 6th Place In Montpelier,France "Nokia Fise"
- 11th Place In Las Vegas, NV "Ricardo Laguna Pro Challenge"
- 20th Place In Orlando, FL "Dew tour" FINALS
- 20th Place In Salt Lake, Ut "Dew Tour"
- 21st Place In Baltimore, Ma "Dew Tour"
- 22nd Place In Cleveland, Ohio "Dew Tour"
2008
- 1st Place In Montpellier, France "Fise"
- 2nd Place In Cleveland, OH "Dew Tour" OQ
- 2nd Place In Linz, Austria "Austria King Of Dirt" Best trick
- 3rd Place In Linz, Austria "Austria King Of Dirt"
- 3rd Place In Bordeaux, France "Lord Of Dirt"
- 4th Place In Costa Mesa, CA "LG Box"
- 7th Place In Las Vegas, NV Extremething "Ricardo Laguna Pro BMX DirtChallenge"
- 10th Place In Cologne, Germany "BMX Masters"
- 14th Place In Baltimore, Md "Dew Tour" OQ
- 21st Place In Guadalajara, Mexico "Red Bull Elevation"
2009
- 2nd Place In Bordeaux, France "Lord Of Dirt" For best trick
- 5th Place In Montpellier, France "Fise"
- 5th Place In Las Vegas, NV ExtremeThing "Ricardo Laguna Pro BMX Dirt Challenge"
- 8th Place In Cologne, Germany "IBMXFF World Championship"
- 10th Place In Bordeaux, France "Lord Of Dirt"
- 10th Place In Munich, Germany "Big In Bavaria"
- 13th Place In San Jose, Ca "Warriors Of Wood"
- 15th Place In Chicago, Il "Dew Tour"
2010
- 3rd Place in Montpelier, France "Fise"
- 4th Place in Munich, Germany "Big In Bavaria"
- 9th place in Solothurn, Switzerland "Bike Day"
- 13th place in Cologne, Germany "BMX Masters"
2011
- 1st Place Costa Rica King Of Dirt
- 2nd Place Phoenix, AZ A Day Of Fun Pro BMX Dirt Jam
- 6th Place Las Vegas, NV Ricardo Laguna Pro Dirt Challenge
- 10th Place Austin, Texas "Texas Toast Jam"
- 8th Place Montpelier,France "Fise"
- 2nd Place Bullhead City, AZ "Slam n Jam" King of Dirt
Sponsors and brands
Currently sponsored by Powerbar, Woodward West, TSG Safety Gear, and CTI
Accolades and appearances
- Laguna created the "Ricardo Laguna Pro Dirt Challenge" and the "Ricardo Laguna Rail Jam" for the last 8 years, which takes place every year at Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival which is held in Las Vegas.
- Was the premier Spanish live announcer for the X-Games inside the Home Depot Center located in Carson, California and the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles
- In 2009, Laguna was nominated for "the BMX dirt jumper of the year" from BMX Plus Magazine.
- Has Appeared twice on the cover of BMX Plus Magazine.
- Laguna was a presenter at the 2010 World MMA Awards held at The Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
- In 2010 Laguna appeared in an episode of Holly's World starring Holly Madison.
- Also in 2010, Vegas Magazine celebrated the 50 most influential singles in Las Vegas called the “Las Vegas Black Book 2010” in which Laguna was named along with Matt Goss, Floyd Mayweather Jr. among other Las Vegas celebrities and high profiled residents.
- In 2010 Laguna hosted a 1 hour TV show called the American Latino TV that aired on the networks, My Network TV, CBS, CW, IND, ABC, NBC, Comcast Corporation, and Fox.
- Laguna was named one of Las Vegas' Hottest Bachelors in 2009 by Las Vegas Magazine.
- In 2011, Laguna was named South American "King of Dirt."[2]
Personal life
Laguna was born in La Paz, Mexico and lived there until he was 8 years old where he and his family moved to Tijuana, Mexico. At the age of 13, he eventually relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he currently resides. In 2011 his hometown of La Paz opened a new BMX dirt park and named it after him.[3]
References
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Laguna, Ricardo |
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Mexican bicycle motocross rider |
| Date of birth |
April 13, 1982 |
| Place of birth |
La Paz, Mexico |
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