Brett Banasiewicz Rising Young Star-Career Ended Too Soon

Brett Banasiewicz (born September 26, 1994), nicknamed "Mad Dog", is an American professional BMX rider living in South Bend, Indiana. He became a professional BMX rider at the age of 13. In the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Brett competed in the BMX park discipline at the X Games finishing 4th,[1] 7th[2] and 4th[3] respectively. On August 23, 2012, he crashed in a practice session at the Vans LXVI BMX Invitational at Virginia Beach, Virginia suffering a head injury. He spent 15 days in a medically induced coma whilst being treated at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (Virginia Beach, VA).[4]

Brett also has a cousin who is a famous BMX rider: Hannah Roberts.

Interview with Brett.
https://www.european-games.org/brett-banasiewicz-on-his-interrupted-career-and-return-to-his-beloved-sport/