Thomas Joseph Lavin (T.J. Lavin), known for his prowess in BMX riding, hosting television shows, and musical talent, boasts a net worth of $4 million.
He amassed his wealth through sponsorships as a dirt jumper and BMX rider, in addition to lucrative endorsement deals.
Hosting the popular MTV reality series “The Challenge” further solidified his status as a multifaceted entertainer.
Lavin’s impact on the BMX world has cemented his legacy as one of its greatest riders ever.
Quick facts
| Category | Richest Athletes – Race Car Drivers |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Birthdate | Dec 7, 1976 (47 years old) |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Musician, Actor, Presenter |
| Nationality | United States of America |
Early Life
Thomas Joseph Lavin was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 7, 1976. He started riding bikes when he was only two years old.
T.J. got really into it when he was about 15 years old, and when he was 19, he won his first pro contest.
Besides biking, he also learned to play piano by himself. Later, he made a recording studio in his house.
BMX Career
T.J. Lavin started competing in big bike races like the X Games and Dew Tour. He did really well, winning bronze, silver, and gold medals in the X Games. He’s won lots of other championships too, like the DK Dirt Circuit, Gravity Games, European, and CFB championships. In 1995, he was called the “King of Dirt.”
In 2010, Lavin got hurt bad during a Dew Tour in Las Vegas. He had to go to the hospital and was in a coma. But he got better and went home the next month.
In 2022, T.J. Lavin got into the USA BMX Hall of Fame.
Other Ventures
Lavin used his home studio to make and share an album called “LAVS the First SET.” He also put out a few songs, like “Soldier” in 2008, to honor his friend Stephen Murray, who got hurt in a crash while doing the AST Dew Tour. All the money from selling “Soldier” went to help Stephen Murray’s family.
Since the 11th season, Lavin has been hosting a TV show called “The Challenge” on MTV. It was first called “Real World/Road Rules Challenge.”
There’s also a movie about Lavin called “A Film about T.J. Lavin,” and he was on an episode of MTV’s “Cribs.” Lavin showed up in the movies “Beast: A Monster Among Men” in 2013 and “Viena and the Fantomes” in 2020.
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Personal Life
T.J. Lavin married his longtime girlfriend, Roxanne Siordia, in November 2012 in Las Vegas.
They had been together for eight years and tied the knot on their anniversary.
Through Siordia, Lavin had a stepdaughter whom he has since adopted. Lavin has a 1-acre BMX track in his backyard that includes several trails and dirt jumps.