dustin kelm bio

Becoming a world champion and three-time national champion has not been an easy ride for Dustin Kelm.  The whole process began when Dustin received his first unicycle as a gift at the age of ten.  Through much persistence and dedication he taught himself how to ride.  After two years, Dustin found a local unicycle club and discovered there was more he could do on a unicycle besides his paper route.

 

Over the next few years, Dustin discovered the thrill of the sport of unicycling.  Dustin excelled in racing and freestyle events, setting numerous national and world records in each age bracket during his junior and senior high years.  The life experiences gained from national and world competitions at such a young age have been invaluable.

 

Not content with simply unicycling, Dustin continues to hone his performance skills and also endeavors to further his extensive training in theatre and physical movement.  In 1992, Dustin kicked off his solo-performing career with a tour in Japan.  At that time, Dustin began developing what has become a one-of-a-kind performance incorporating inspirational and motivational messages illustrated with world-class unicycling set to high-energy music. 

 

U.S. Title and Award Highlights:

-First Place Collins Cycles Freeride Extreme Mt Bike Competition (on a unicycle), 2004

-Mountain unicycling national champion

-Three time men’s expert freestyle national champion

-Men’s expert freestyle silver medallist

-Expert pairs freestyle silver medallist

-Numerous national and world age group records and titles in the 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18 age categories

 

World Title Highlights:

-Gold and bronze medallist at the 2002 world championships, Seattle, WA

-Men’s expert freestyle world champion

-Expert pairs freestyle silver medallist

-Former 1600 meter world record holder

-Downhill gliding world champion (30+ mph on one wheel!)

 

Some Media Highlights:

Numerous newspaper, magazine, radio and network television appearances in the United States, Canada, England, Japan, Peru and Paraguay including:

-ESPN’s “Amazing Games”

-Feature of the entire half hour program “Lifeline” on the Pacific Broadcast Association network in Asia

-Guest instructor on “Introduction to Unicycling” video produced by Unicycle.com

 

Other Info:

-Performed and competed throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia

-Dustin has been riding unicycles since 1982

-Hometown: Minneapolis MN

-Sponsors: Unicycle.com, Sold4U Motors

-Dustin likes sushi

“The quality of performance earned the right from the audience to listen.”

 

“Exciting, engaging, amazing display of skills.”