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ADAM PIERCE

NickName: THE HIGHLIGHTER
Born: BAKERSFIELD, CA USA
Birthdate: 12/03/1978
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hometown: BAKERSFIELD, CA USA
Occupation: PRO
Marital Status: Single
Participant since: 1993
Competitor since: 1993

Notable:
The son of former world-class street bike racer Ron Pierce and a card-carrying member of the Metal Mulisha, Adam is one of the most market-savvy riders in a sport known for it's showmanship. He dyes his hair bright green for contests and calls himself The Highlighter.

Quote:
"[The image] is working awesome. Kids love it. I'm stoked on kids, all over the world. If it wasn't for them, I'd be done. The Highlighter is making an impression."

Competitive History
Date	Event	Location	Sport	Discipline	Finish
2001	AIRMX CHALLENGE 3/23	TUCSON, AZ	FMX	FREESTYLE	18
2001	AIRMX CHALLENGE 3/24	TUCSON, AZ	FMX	FREESTYLE	13
2001	AIRMX CHALLENGE 4/28	FORT WORTH, TX	FMX	FREESTYLE	9
2001	AIRMX CHALLENGE 5/4	TOPEKA, KS	FMX	FREESTYLE	11
2001	AIRMX CHALLENGE 5/5	TOPEKA, KS	FMX	FREESTYLE	11
2001	WORLD FREERIDE ASSN	RANKINGS	FMX	FREESTYLE	22
2001	WORLD FREERIDE ASSN	RANKINGS	FMX	STEP UP	6
2000	PACE FMX	LITTLE ROCK, AR	FMX	FREESTYLE	4
2000	PACE FMX	LITTLE ROCK, AR	FMX	FREESTYLE	6
2000	PACE FMX	SUNRISE, FL	FMX	FREESTYLE	7
2000	ULTIMATE FREESTYLE	HOUSTON, TX	FMX	FREESTYLE	3
2000	US OPEN 11/10	LAS VEGAS	FMX	FREESTYLE	8
2000	VANS TRIPLE CROWN	ANAHIEM, CA	FMX	FREESTYLE	7
2000	VANS TRIPLE CROWN	LAS VEGAS	FMX	FREESTYLE	11

X Games History
Year	Sport	Discipline	Finish
SUMMER 2000	FMX	FREESTYLE	16
SUMMER 2000	FMX	STEP UP	6

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