WOF 2009#34 English: Profile Mathieu Rebeaud

Mat Rebaud (SUI), FMX: on the third floor

Mat Rebeaud is the reigning overall champion of the X-Fighters and the best FMX rider in the world. Rebeaud is famous for his versatility and consistency. In addition to his successes in numerous international contests, the 27-year-old Swiss is also the world record holder in Highest Air. With his FMX machine he flew higher than any man ever beforehand: 11 metres - as high as three storeys! By the way, he commutes between home and airport exclusively on four wheels: "Privately I only drive a car. I do not have a road bike, indeed not even a permit - only one for freestyle!"