Brazilian-born bull rider José Vitor Leme is a stone-cold badass. Not only is he considered one of the greatest riders in PBR history, but he’s also a semi-pro soccer player, a student of karate, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Leme was born in the small town of Bom Jesus de Goiás, Brazil and began riding bulls at the age of 13. Quickly rising through the ranks of the PBR, he won the Rookie of the Year honors in 2017, two consecutive World Championships in 2020 and 2021, and was tiered No.5 on the list of the top 30 bull riders in PBR history. In addition to his bull riding career, Leme is also an accomplished mixed martial artist. He has competed in several professional fights over the years, but more impressively, he began his career undefeated. A true Renaissance man, his accomplishments in multiple sports have made him a role model for young athletes and to anyone who has ever dreamt of achieving greatness
Brazilian-born bull rider José Vitor Leme is a stone-cold badass. Not only is he considered one of the greatest riders in PBR history, but he’s also a semi-pro soccer player, a student of karate, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Leme was born in the small town of Bom Jesus de Goiás, Brazil and began riding bulls at the age of 13. Quickly rising through the ranks of the PBR, he won the Rookie of the Year honors in 2017, two consecutive World Championships in 2020 and 2021, and was tiered No.5 on the list of the top 30 bull riders in PBR history. In addition to his bull riding career, Leme is also an accomplished mixed martial artist. He has competed in several professional fights over the years, but more impressively, he began his career undefeated. A true Renaissance man, his accomplishments in multiple sports have made him a role model for young athletes and to anyone who has ever dreamt of achieving greatness
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