George
Ntavoutian
Greece
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BMX
Date of birth | 4 March 1999 |
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Place of birth | Kalamata |
Age | 27 |
Nationality | Greece |
Career start | 2011 |
Disciplines | BMX Street / BMX Dirt / BMX Park |
Before discovering BMX, Ntavoutian spent most of his time skateboarding. But a chance encounter in his hometown of Kalamata changed everything. One day, he spotted another child riding a BMX bike in a local square and was instantly intrigued. After asking to have a go, he instinctively hopped the bike over his skateboard on his very first ride – and was hooked.
A love for two-wheels passed down
His passion for two wheels was also shaped by his father, an accomplished mountain bike and road cyclist. Growing up, Ntavoutian watched him race regularly and was introduced to downhill and mountain biking from an early age, laying the foundations for the riding career that followed.
"But nothing compares to BMX," he says.
Ntavoutian has now built a reputation as one of Greece's most accomplished BMX riders, excelling across Street, Dirt and Park disciplines. His versatility and technical ability have earned him a number of standout results over the years, including victory at the 2018 ActionHallen Shutdown Jam in Gothenburg and first place in the 2021 Best Trick contest.
Pushing the boundaries of BMX
Alongside competition success, he has become known for pushing the boundaries of the sport through ambitious projects and innovative tricks.
In 2024, he made history by riding a 7.5-metre high full vertical loop inside a disused pipe in Trikala, Greece. This daring feat set the record for the biggest full vertical loop ever completed on a bicycle.
Then, in 2026, Ntavoutian landed a world-first BMX transfer between two moving sailing boats in the Netherlands. The stunt required him to jump from one boat to another as they travelled just a metre apart, demanding precise timing and control in the face of wind, waves and constantly changing conditions on the water.
Nerves of steel – George Ntavoutian is known for his daring feats
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Nailing the world's first boat flip in the Netherlands
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No margin for error
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Going full loop for his world record feat in 2024
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