Special Greg

Name:
Greg Powell
Nickname:
Special Greg, Special
Born:
March 19, 1984
Home Town:
Annapolis, MD, USA
Sport:
Football (NFL), Gymnastics
Title:
"Travis' Cousin"
Website:
www.specialgregpowell.com
Biography
Special Greg is exactly that, special. His skills in everything mean he is a serious contender in any competition. He was featured in Travis and the Nitro Circus 1 where he debuted his trick, known as “Greg’s Flip Varial” at the time into Travis’ foam pit as well as other activities on a mountain bike, usually involving crashing. According to Travis, he can do amazing tricks in the air but has trouble at landing them.
Special Greg is the least injured out of the Nitro Circus, suffering only a broken ankle up until he started filming with the MTV series of Nitro Circus. He is known for his ability to crash well however during a Roof-To0dirt jump is shattered his two front teeth. This of course has not detered him from anything, successfully completing his trick at Dave Mirra’s “Animal House” and aptly calling it the “Special Flip.”
He has proven himself in traditional sports such as American football and basketball, achieving scholarships to represent his state, Maryland. While other people may cower in fear from a stunt, Greg isn’t afraid to put his foot forward and give anything a try which is amazing since his laundry list of injuries is so short.
Greg has made appearances in most of the Nitro Circus films and was featured in the Jackass Evel Knievel special, where he attempted his “Special Flip” on a dirtbike however was unsuccessful. Greg proves to be a hit with fans with good looks and skills to match.
Trivia
- Cousin of Travis’
Achievements
- Invented a new trick called the “Special Flip”
