Athlete Profile

Ryan Williams, better known as R-Willy, is one of the most progressive riders in action sports history. Starting out on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, he first made his name in freestyle scooter riding before expanding into BMX and redefining what was possible in Big Air competition.

After joining Nitro Circus and landing multiple world-first tricks, Williams quickly built a global reputation for pushing trick progression further than anyone else. His fearless approach eventually earned him an invitation to compete at the X Games — where he went on to win gold and begin a dominant run across multiple disciplines including Big Air, Park Best Trick, and Dirt.

Today, Ryan Williams is recognized as one of the most innovative athletes in modern action sports, known for landing tricks once thought impossible and for winning X Games gold medals in both BMX and freestyle scooter events.

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