Global InformationNigel Sylvester information
Nigel Sylvester | |
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 Nigel Sylvester in Lower East Side, Manhattan | |
| Born | Nigel Sylvester Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | everythingongo |
Nigel Sylvester (born August 23, 1987 in Queens, New York) is an American professional BMX athlete; He is best known for his progressive bicycling skills as well as his digital content featuring his unique BMX stunts and adventures around the globe. His most notable film series is GO,[1] which gives viewers a first hand POV of Nigel's riding, featuring some of the most recognizable locations and attractions in the world. Nigel is considered a generational talent; unlike traditional BMX athletes, he does not compete. He built his career through cinematic content and by leveraging his creative expression through the use of social media.
In 2017, Forbes Magazine included Sylvester in the "30 Under 30” list in the sports category.[2] In 2014, he became the first BMX athlete to be featured in the ESPN Body Issue. He was included alongside Venus Williams and Michael Phelps.[3]
Sylvester is sponsored by multiple global brands including Nike, Inc., Mercedes-Benz, Ethika, Hyperice, Specialized Bicycle Components, Moncler, Smart Water and Animal Bikes.
Sylvester launched his lifestyle and travel video series, GO, in 2015. The film series has over 100 million views, as of October 2020. His videos are shot entirely from his POV with a GoPro and take fans on an immersive, first-hand view of his riding experiences. This includes BMX as well as other extreme racing: sports cars, go-karts, ATV's, jet ski’s, and planes. The first episode in the series launched in his hometown of New York City; it is followed by episodes in LA, Tokyo, Dubai, London to Paris, and Miami. Influential friends across music, entertainment, and sports are featured throughout the series, including Victor Cruz, ASAP Ferg, Nick Young, Jamie Chung, Rob Dyrdek, Steve Aoki, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, J. Balvin, Ben Baller, Octavian, and Salt Bae. The videos are co-directed by Harrison Boyce. Sylvester continues to expand GO into a lifestyle brand including live events and merchandise.
- ^ "Nigel Sylvester – GO". onlygo.co. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ^ "Nigel Sylvester, 29". Forbes.
- ^ "ESPN the Magazine 2014 Body Issue: Nigel Sylvester - ESPN Video". 27 August 2015.