What kind of gun did Dave Mirra use?

BMX legend Dave Mirra suffered from depression and heavy drug abuse before he died … his family told law enforcement. TMZ Sports has obtained the medical examiner’s report — confirming the 41-year-old shot himself in the head on Feb. 4th with a . 38 Smith & Wesson revolver.

How good was Dave Mirra?

Known for his flow – or ability to seamlessly string together one intricate trick after another – Mirra was the best his sport had ever seen: He won a then record 24 medals at the X Games, had a video game named after him and a hosting gig on MTV.

Who is the most famous BMX biker?

Dave Mirra, Jamie Bestwick, and Garrett Reynolds all currently hold the world record for the most gold medals earned in the X Games. All three BMX riders have won a total of 14 gold medals each. Even more impressive, Dave Mirra achieved this feat in only nine years.

What tricks did Dave Mirra invent?

Some of Dave Mirra’s most famous tricks include the double backflip, 540 air to fakie and the 900 air. He was also the first rider to land a 1080 on a vert ramp.