Ryan Villopoto

Ryan Villopoto is an American motocross champion. He is now 26 years old and lives in Florida. He is 3 time supercross and a 4 time motocross champion.

He is doing motocross since 20 years. His Father raced and he’s grandpa too. They got Ryan into when he was young.

But even with all of his trophies and other accolades, life has not always been easy for Villopoto. The hard work required to reach the sport's top level meant that sacrifices were made along the way.

"You have to mature way quicker than the average kid,"

Ryan’s family lived in poor life conditions so it’s ryan who supported his family with the money he won on the races. His family always pushed him.

Growing up in this sport, you're getting paid when you're 16, sometimes $100,000 or $200,000 or whatever you're worth. You're really more like a 21-year-old when you're 16. But you miss out on a lot of things growing up. But the great thing is that I'll be able to go back and make up for a lot of that because I'll be able to retire at an early age.

He was always on the road, had no friends.

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