Episode
30 for 30: The Birth of Big Air
Overview
The life of Mat Hoffman and his 25-year career of advancing, in creative and promotional avenues, BMX riding.
Details
- Series
- 30 for 30
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2010-07-29
- Runtime
- 51 min
Episode context
The Birth of Big Air is Episode 17 in Volume I of 30 for 30. It aired on 2010-07-29. The runtime is 51 min.
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