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Extreme-ly motivated athlete taking giant leap into business.(Thrillnet TV, extreme sports television program)(Brief Article)
Rich Hopkins has risked his life dozens of times performing stunts for TV movies -- or just for the thrill of it.
Now, Hopkins, a California native is putting his fiscal neck on the line in South Florida with a new business venture: Thrillnet TV.
Hopkins is no stranger to sports or entertainment. He completed the world's first pyrotechnic bungee jump and has been in numerous commercials, TV shows and films. His appearances include a role in the surfing movie "Point Blank," a guest star for MTV's "Road Rules" and as Fabio's stunt double in an ad for "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter."
He's no stranger to the business world, either. This eclectic daredevil has his feet on several skateboards. He manages and operates an extreme sports vacation company in Nevada -- Thrillseekers Unlimited -- and is director of marketing and PR for …
