Wid Eriksen
Professional Parkour/Freerunning athlete Wid Eriksen is renowned for his extraordinary performances on the US Reality TV show American Ninja Warrior (Season 8) and Reto 4 Elementos (Season 2). He stands out as the sole 3RUN Mexican ambassador, he also was a WFPF-sponsored athlete, and a pro athlete and part of the Action Team on Urbanrunners' first Mexican Parkour Team. Eriksen initially founded the Parkour brand WM Style and has now launched a new venture, WATERINDESERT, a unique parkour and freerun clothing line.
Born in Tijuana, Baja California, Eriksen later relocated to Veracruz, where he began practicing parkour in 2004. Defying his parents' concerns about safety in a turbulent city, he honed his skills by diving, jumping, and flipping through streets, alleyways, and beaches. Despite numerous injuries and setbacks, Eriksen's determination never wavered. His persistence paid off when he competed in his first international competition, the Jump Off in Las Vegas, reaching the finals and ranking among the top 10 athletes worldwide. His fearless approach and dedication to the sport continue to inspire and entertain fans around the world.
Life Achievements: ·One of the first Practitioners of Parkour in Mexico. (Training since 2004). ·Winner of the Best Trick in the first ever Parkour Competition in Mexico 2013. (UR Challenge). ·Image of the Latin America Team in American Ninja Warrior Season 8. ·Place 5th in the skill round at the International Competition of the World Parkour Federation in Las Vegas in 2017. ·Invited to Cirque Du Soleil Casting in LA 2017. ·Special Guest as International Athlete at the International Parkour Event in Prague, Czech Republic in 2016 and WorkShop. ·Special Guest As International Athlete at Parkour International Event in Charleroi, Belgium in 2015/2016 and WorkShop. ·Special Guest As International Athlete at International Parkour Event in Brussels Belgium in 2015/2016/2017 and WorkShop ·Special Guest As International Athlete at the International Parkour Event in Plzen, Czech Republic in 2017. ·Special WorkShop in Latvia en 2017 in FreeZone Gym.. ·Special Guest As International Athlete at Parkour International Event in The Hague, The Netherlands in 2016/2017 ·Part of the original team of Renegades in the Reality TV Show Challenge 4 Elements Extreme Nature Season 2 2018. ·Invited to participate in the Tv Show MTV The Challenge in 2020. (Cancelled due Covid-19) ·Second Place in a Free Style Parkour Competition in Calgary, Canada in 2023. ·First Place in Free Style Parkour competition, Province Wide in Edmonton (YEG), Alberta, Canada in 2023. ·First Place in Flow Parkour Competition for CPL (Canadian Parkour League) in Pectintion, BC, Canada in 2024. ·First Place in Style at the International Parkour Games from Zenith Pk Games in San Diego, California 2024. ·First Place in Skills at the International Parkour Games from Zenith Pk Games in San Diego, California 2024. ·First Place in Speed at the International Parkour Games from Zenith Pk Games in San Diego, California 2024.
Born in Tijuana, Baja California, Eriksen later relocated to Veracruz, where he began practicing parkour in 2004. Defying his parents' concerns about safety in a turbulent city, he honed his skills by diving, jumping, and flipping through streets, alleyways, and beaches. Despite numerous injuries and setbacks, Eriksen's determination never wavered. His persistence paid off when he competed in his first international competition, the Jump Off in Las Vegas, reaching the finals and ranking among the top 10 athletes worldwide. His fearless approach and dedication to the sport continue to inspire and entertain fans around the world.
Life Achievements: ·One of the first Practitioners of Parkour in Mexico. (Training since 2004). ·Winner of the Best Trick in the first ever Parkour Competition in Mexico 2013. (UR Challenge). ·Image of the Latin America Team in American Ninja Warrior Season 8. ·Place 5th in the skill round at the International Competition of the World Parkour Federation in Las Vegas in 2017. ·Invited to Cirque Du Soleil Casting in LA 2017. ·Special Guest as International Athlete at the International Parkour Event in Prague, Czech Republic in 2016 and WorkShop. ·Special Guest As International Athlete at Parkour International Event in Charleroi, Belgium in 2015/2016 and WorkShop. ·Special Guest As International Athlete at International Parkour Event in Brussels Belgium in 2015/2016/2017 and WorkShop ·Special Guest As International Athlete at the International Parkour Event in Plzen, Czech Republic in 2017. ·Special WorkShop in Latvia en 2017 in FreeZone Gym.. ·Special Guest As International Athlete at Parkour International Event in The Hague, The Netherlands in 2016/2017 ·Part of the original team of Renegades in the Reality TV Show Challenge 4 Elements Extreme Nature Season 2 2018. ·Invited to participate in the Tv Show MTV The Challenge in 2020. (Cancelled due Covid-19) ·Second Place in a Free Style Parkour Competition in Calgary, Canada in 2023. ·First Place in Free Style Parkour competition, Province Wide in Edmonton (YEG), Alberta, Canada in 2023. ·First Place in Flow Parkour Competition for CPL (Canadian Parkour League) in Pectintion, BC, Canada in 2024. ·First Place in Style at the International Parkour Games from Zenith Pk Games in San Diego, California 2024. ·First Place in Skills at the International Parkour Games from Zenith Pk Games in San Diego, California 2024. ·First Place in Speed at the International Parkour Games from Zenith Pk Games in San Diego, California 2024.
