Photos: National BMX Rider Matt Wilhelm puts on a show at Ladd Grade School

Matt Wilhelm, a national BMX Rider, Guinness World Record holder and America’s Got Talent semifinalist, rides a bicycle hanging upside down during an assembly on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Ladd Grade School. Wilhelm, a three-time X Games medalist and two-time national champion, is a native to Oak Lawn. Wilhelm was bullied as a child. Today, he presents a strong message while speaking to children while focusing on kindness, positivity and the differences that one person can make. (Scott Anderson)