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| Matthew Buyten |
| Name: | Matthew Buyten |
| Sponsors: | Thor, Smith, HJC, Honda, Sano Systems, DVS, Pro Circuit, Maxima Oils, Dunlop, Uni, OGIO, Universal, Outlaw Racing fuels, Randy's Cab Co. |
| Country: | USA |
| Bike: | Honda |
| FMX since: | 2001 |
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Date of Birth: 2nd February 1980 Born in: Carson City, Nevada/USA Matt Buyten had his IFMXF premiere at the NIGHT of the JUMPs in Katowice/Poland in 2007 and reached 3rd place. The American originally got into riding and began competing in 1991. In his 2003 rookie year, he won the Gold Medal at the X Games and was named the IFMA Rookie of the Year. He took Silver at the 2004 and 2005 X Games. In 2006 he recaptured the Gold Medal. Matt has struggled with a bad right shoulder and has undergone three surgeries in the last years. For 2008 he want to ride more contests in Europe. FMX Success: #1 X Games, Step-Up-Contest 2003 #1 X Games, Step-Up-Contest 2006 #2 X Games, Step-Up-Contest 2004 #2 X Games, Step-Up-Contest 2005 #3 NIGHT of the JUMPs Katowice/Poland 2007 #8 Dew Tour Olando, 2006 |
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| Ranking | Points | Place |
| World Ranking | 15.0 Pts | #24 |
| Event | Date | Place |
| NOTJ Katowice2 | 25.11.2007 | #4 |
| NOTJ Katowice | 24.11.2007 | #3 |
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