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Oct 25, 2015 · October 25, 2015. Behind the Chutes: Nunes Announces Retirement. By: Justin Felisko October 25, 2015 @ 02:00:00 AM. 2010 World Champion Renato Nunes announced his retirement from bull riding on Saturday at the Built Ford Tough World Finals. Reactions to Renato Nunes retirement announcement.
Renato Nunes. BRA Hometown: Buritama, SP Retired. Age: 42 Height: 5' 7" Weight: 140 lbs # N/A 2024 World Rank. N/A 2024 World Points. Events Rides Career. Season ...
Dec 9, 2016 · Nunes announced his retirement during the 2015 PBR World Finals, after his ride on Gangster Wildside. He retired at 34 years old and moved back to Brazil with his wife and kids. One of his daughters, who is 11, is currently bull riding. PBR Bio http://www.pbr.com/en/riders/profiles/r/renato-nunes.aspx
Performing what became his signature backflip from the chutes with every qualified ride, Nunes became a quick fan favorite. He will return to Brazil with his wife and children Andreia, Luis and Renata following the PBR World Finals.
But that did little to dampen the celebration, as Robson Aragao and McKennon Wimberly carried Nunes on their shoulders through a festive crowd of Brazilian onlookers. Nearly 30 minutes later they chanted his name – “Renato, Renato, Renato” – as the new World Champion was escorted by PBR security through the back halls to the media room.
