Brian Aragon: Rocky Mountain News, Article
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
World champion skater Brian Aragon, the 24-year-old professional from Brighton who has an in-line skate named for him, used to roll more than a mile from his home to a halfpipe in that city’s Benedict Park.
In Escondido, Philadelphia and Zurich, everyone calls Brian Aragon “the Prince.”
His silky moves and seemingly effortless style have earned him that moniker in the world of competitive in-line skating, and he doesn’t mind one bit. Things could be worse: They call his friend Mike Johnson “Murda,” and Dre Powell is “The Dazed Owl.”
The Prince has the movie-star looks and soulful brown eyes to go with that nickname, but don’t expect any regal self-absorption from this 24-year-old from Brighton. He’s got no spoiled-jock airs. No attitude. Not even a girlfriend - too busy. No fat bank account, either. […]
Check the full article on Rocky Mountain News.
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