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Wilhelm, Obama, celebs fight bullying

Updated: March 17, 2012, 11:43 PM ET
By Colin Bane

When BMX rider Matt Wilhelm was younger he was bullied for having big ears, for being a twerp, and for all the worst things schoolyard bullies could throw at him. A bully at his local BMX track was so ruthless Wilhelm was scared off racing altogether, and started messing around with the flatland tricks that would eventually make him a three-time X Games medalist, help launch his career as a motivational speaker and performer bringing his flatland BMX show and inspirational message to young ...

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