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BMX Champion Rider Visits Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students

District 86 Students Enjoy Summer School Assembly

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Matt Wilhelm gives bike trick tips to Eisenhower Academy student Dakari Smith during the assembly at Sator Sanchez Elementary School.
Matt Wilhelm gives bike trick tips to Eisenhower Academy student Dakari Smith during the assembly at Sator Sanchez Elementary School.

BMX Flatland champion rider and motivational speaker Matt Wilhelm thrilled Joliet Public Schools District 86 students recently during his anti-bullying assembly. Students attending summer school at Dirksen Junior High and Sator Sanchez Elementary Schools were mesmerized by his exciting bike skills. A few lucky students were even selected to learn tricks during the show.

Matt Wilhelm is a three-time X Games Medalist, World Championship Silver Medalist, two-time United States National Champion, and Guinness World Record Holder. He also advanced to the semi-finals on America’s Got Talent.

More than 800 students are enrolled in Joliet Public Schools District 86 summer school.

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