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“Firsthand: Stephen Murray”
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00pm ET/PT

Pro to Paraplegic, See Stephen Murray’s New Life In This Heartfelt and Inspirational Episode of “Firsthand”

Airing Sunday, September 5, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times during the next month, BMX pro Stephen Murray stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.”

In this heartfelt “Firsthand,” we look at X Games Gold Medalist Stephen Murray’s life after the crash that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

We start off with a look at STAY STRONG’S First Annual Dirt Jump Contest, a contest held to support Stephen and other paralyzed athletes. Next, we dive into Stephen’s personal life, and learn what it’s like to go from a BMX pro to being confined to a wheel chair. We meet Stephen’s caregiver, girlfriend, and kids; and see what keeps this guy going with such a positive attitude. We watch family interaction at home, as Stephen encourages his son to ride dirt tracks. Then, we follow Stephen as he donates his old handicapped van to a family whose son is also confined to a wheelchair and needs proper transportation.

Next, we check out Stephen’s rehabilitation schedule and see the mental determination and devotion it takes for someone to overcome the challenges of paralysis. With all that has happened, Stephen still has an incredibly positive perspective on life.

Stephen Murray’s sponsors include: Oakley and Rockstar.

You can watch Stephen Murray’s episode of “Firsthand” on www.fuel.tv and www.hulu.com several weeks after it airs on FUEL TV. It will also be available to download from iTunes for $1.99.

“Stephen Murray Firsthand” Air Dates:
Sunday – 9/5/2010                   8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Sunday – 9/5/2010                   11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Monday – 9/06/2010                10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Monday – 9/06/2010                 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT
Tuesday – 9/07/2010                 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010           8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010           11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010          12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT
Saturday – 9/11/2010                 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Wednesday – 9/22/2010           11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Friday – 12/10/2010                   8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT

Check out Ryan Nyquist’s amazing 2009 year as he takes you riding in his home town of San Jose, CA, all the way to the BMX Worlds in Cologne, Germany, and back home to cruise with the neighborhood kids!

http://www.fuel.tv/Firsthand/videos/view/14609

“TUNE IN”

Ryan Nyquist Stars In FUEL TV’s Original Series “Firsthand”
Airing Sunday Night, November 15, 2009 at 8:00pm ET/PT

Airing Sunday, November 15, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times during the next month, BMX Pro Ryan Nyquist stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.”

For the past ten years, Ryan Nyquist has been a household name in BMX, and one of the most accomplished pro BMX riders in the world. Follow along with Ryan on his “Firsthand” as he takes us through his summer of 2009, starting off in his hometown of San Jose, California with a jumping competition titled Warriors of Wood that he organized and competed in, then traveling to Koln, Germany for the BMX Worlds competition, where he does well despite the rainy weather conditions.

Then watch as he spends some quality time at home with his family and takes us through his daily responsibilities as a new father and family man. After the home visit, it’s off to the Dew Tour in Portland, Oregon for another great weekend of BMX.

Ryan reflects on his new lifestyle as a family man and the struggles of balancing a hectic traveling schedule with wanting to be home, spending time with his family.

You can watch Ryan’s episode of “Firsthand” on www.fuel.tv <http://www.fuel.tv/> and www.hulu.com <http://www.hulu.com/> the week after it airs on FUEL TV. It will also be available to download from iTunes for $1.99.

Ryan Nyquist’s “Firsthand” Air Dates:
Sunday, 11/15/2009 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT
Sunday, 11/15/2009 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT
Monday, 11/16/2009 9:00 AM ET/6:00 AM PT
Tuesday, 11/17/2009 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT
Wednesday, 11/18/2009 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM PT
Friday, 11/20/2009 10:00 AM ET/7:00 AM PT
Tuesday, 11/24/2009 6:30 AM ET/3:30 AM PT
Tuesday, 11/24/2009 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT
Tuesday, 11/24/2009 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT

*Will air several more times in the next month.


About “Firsthand”
FUEL TV’s signature show “Firsthand” takes you into the daily lives of action sports athletes such as BMX pro Dave Mirra, FMX pro and X Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana, pro snowboarder and two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Danny Kass, pro longboarder and World Champ Joel Tudor, and the 2007 World Champion surfer Mick Fanning. “Firsthand” provides a unique and exclusive perspective on the biggest action sports personalities of our generation as they comb the globe for the perfect wave, a fresh pool, or untracked powder. Experience their favorite local haunts and discover how they live off-board or off-bike. “Firsthand” is available for downloading on iTunes and you can also watch it on www.hulu.com <http://www.hulu.com/> .

About FUEL TV
FUEL TV is the action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross, and wakeboarding. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 30 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv <http://www.fuel.tv/> .

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