Jake Brown
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| Jake Brown | |
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 Jake Brown in San Diego in 2010 |
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| Born | 6 September 1974 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Skateboarder |
| Summer X Games medal record | ||
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Competitor for  Australia |
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| Silver | 2006 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Silver | 2007 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Bronze | 2008 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Gold | 2009 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Gold | 2010 Los Angeles | Big Air |
Jake 'Ironman' Brown (born 6 September 1974) is an Australian skateboarder who competes in the X Games. He began competing in 1996, turning pro the following year.Brown's sponsors are Blind, DVS, Spitfire, Independent, and Monster Energy.[1] Jake Brown was featured on the video game Skate 2
[edit] Mega Ramp Fall
On 2 August 2007, during the Summer X Games 2007, Brown fell about 45 feet (15 m) onto the ramp below.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ about.com Biography
- ^ Higgins, Matt (2007-08-03). "Skateboarding’s Mega Ramp Is a Draw, but Also a Danger". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/03/sports/othersports/03xgames.html?ex=1343880000&en=3dd47b2dd1a213dc&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
