Nigel Sylvester built his career through cinematic content and by leveraging his creative expression through the use of social media.
15 Facts About Nigel Sylvester
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Nigel Sylvester was included alongside Venus Williams and Michael Phelps.
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Nigel Sylvester is sponsored by multiple global brands including Nike, Inc.
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Nigel Sylvester launched his lifestyle and travel video series, GO, in 2015.
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Nigel Sylvester's videos are shot entirely from his POV with a GoPro and take fans on an immersive, first-hand view of his riding experiences.
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Nigel Sylvester continues to expand GO into a lifestyle brand including live events and merchandise.
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Nigel Sylvester continues to push the boundaries for being a retired professional BMX rider.
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In October 2019, Nigel Sylvester followed up with another Nike collaboration, this time for the iconic Air Force 1 under the Nike ID program.
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Nigel Sylvester based his design around his favorite film, Paid In Full, incorporating the colors and textures featured within the cult-classic movie.
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In May 2019, Nigel Sylvester released a one-of-one, and the first official, Fendi BMX bike covered in the iconic Double F Zucca print leather, which was first designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1965.
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In March 2018, Nigel Sylvester was featured in Samsung's television commercial which aired during the Oscar's to promote its Galaxy S9 smartphone.
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In September 2017, Nigel Sylvester was featured in the campaign for the Kith x Nike Air Jordan 1 collaboration.
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The Mets invited Nigel Sylvester to throw out the first pitch at the Mets game to commemorate the partnership.
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Nigel Sylvester has a signature bike seat called the Nigel Sylvester Seat through Animal Bikes.
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Nigel Sylvester's bike was featured in the social feeds of Louis Vuitton's Artistic Director, Kim Jones.