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Motocross and X Games Star Jayden 'Jayo' Archer Dies at 27 in Training Accident

Freestyle motocross and X Games star Jayden "Jayo" Archer, known for landing the first triple backflip in competition, died at 27 after crashing during a training run in Australia. Affiliated with Nitro Circus, he was remembered as a passionate and determined rider who pushed the limits of what was possible on a dirt bike. Tributes poured in from the motocross community, with Nitro Circus and founder Travis Pastrana honoring Archer's legacy and positive influence.

via NBC News|

#freestyle-motocross #nitro-circus #sports

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"Tragic Death of Motocross Star Jayo Archer at 27"

Motocross star and former X Games medalist Jayo Archer, known for being the first rider to perform a triple backflip on a dirtbike in competition, tragically passed away at the age of 27 while practicing a backflip trick in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia. A member of the Nitro Circus for over a decade, Archer was described as a hardworking and inspirational figure in the motocross community, with two X Games medals to his name and a reputation for his determination and big heart.

via Yahoo Sports|

#jayo-archer #motocross #nitro-circus

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Tragic Loss: Motocross Star Jayo Archer Dies at 27"

Jayden "Jayo" Archer, a renowned freestyle motocross athlete and X Games medalist, tragically passed away at the age of 27 while practicing a triple backflip in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia. Known for his groundbreaking achievements in the sport, including being one of only three riders to land the triple backflip on a dirt bike, Archer was a beloved figure in the Australian motocross community and a key member of the Nitro Circus. His dedication and determination to push the boundaries of freestyle motocross have left a lasting impact on the sport.

via ESPN|

#freestyle-motocross #jayo-archer #nitro-circus

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Chloe Kim Makes History with 1260 in X Games Halfpipe"

Chloe Kim wins her seventh X Games gold in the women's Superpipe competition, tying the event's record, and becomes the first woman to land a 1260 in organized competition, marking a historic moment in snowboarding. Despite a slight imperfection in the landing, Kim's accomplishment adds to her impressive career, which includes two Olympic gold medals, two world championship titles, seven X Games golds, and 10 World Cup victories.

via Yahoo Sports|

#chloe-kim #halfpipe #record-breaking

sports2 years ago•8 min saved

X Games Ventura: Thrilling Action and Traffic Relief

Arisa Trew, a 13-year-old skateboarder from Australia, made history at the X Games by executing the first-ever 720 by a female in the competition, earning her a gold medal in the Women's Skateboarding Vert event. The X Games also paid tribute to the late Pat Casey, a three-time X Games BMX medalist, and saw impressive performances in BMX Dirt, Women's Skateboarding Street, and Moto X Quarterpipe High Air.

via VC Star|

#arisa-trew #bmx-dirt #skateboarding-street

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

10-Year-Old Reese Nelson Makes History as Youngest X Games Medalist

10-year-old Reese Nelson from Canada made history at X Games California 2023 by becoming the youngest person to win a medal, earning silver in the Pacifico Women's Skateboard Vert. Despite being in the gold medal position, she was surpassed by 13-year-old Australian Arisa Trew, who became the first woman to land a 720 in X Games history and secured the gold medal. Nelson, mentored by legendary skater Tony Hawk, remained composed and expressed her joy at participating in the event.

via USA TODAY|

#arisa-trew #reese-nelson #skateboarding

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

BMX Champion Pat Casey, 29, Dies in California Stunt Accident

BMX champion Pat Casey died while attempting a stunt at a motocross park in Ramona, California. The 29-year-old crashed his motorcycle while performing a jump on the park ramps and was pronounced dead on the scene despite life-saving measures. Casey's wife and children were reportedly present at the park when he died. The X Games and USA Cycling paid tribute to the BMX legend, who operated a BMX training park called Dreamyard in Riverside, California.

via The Independent|

#bmx #california #motocross

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

BMX Star Pat Casey Dies in Tragic Motorcycle Accident at 29.

BMX star and three-time X-Games medalist Pat Casey died at the age of 29 in a motorcycle accident at a California racetrack. Casey lost control of his motorcycle while performing on the ramps and was thrown from it. He was found pulseless and apneic following the crash and was pronounced dead at the track. Casey was a father of two and a true legend in the action sports community. An investigation into his death is ongoing.

via New York Post |

#bmx #california #motorcycle-accident

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of X-Games BMX Star at California Motocross Park

X Games star Pat Casey died in a motocross accident at the Slayground Motocross Park near Ramona. Witnesses gave Casey CPR until emergency responders arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The facility is privately owned by Encinitas-native motocross rider Axell Hodges and is regularly used for motocross training as well as some X Games events. Casey, who medaled multiple times at the X Games, grew up in Yorba Linda, California, and pioneered a variety of tricks. He is survived by his wife, Chase, and their two young children.

via NBC San Diego|

#accident #motocross #pat-casey

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BMX community mourns death of X Games medalist Pat Casey in tragic motocross accident.

Pat Casey, a famed BMX rider and X Games medalist, died at the age of 29 while attempting a jump on a motocross bike at a private track in Ramona. Casey was riding a motorcycle when he crashed and was pronounced dead on the scene. He was known for executing elaborate bicycle motocross stunts and was the first rider to successfully execute the "decade backflip" and "double decade backflip" in competition. Casey won medals at the X Games in 2012 and 2013 and won his first gold medal from the games in 2021. The Ramona track is owned by motocross and supercross racing star Axell Hodges.

via The San Diego Union-Tribune|

#axell-hodges #bmx #motocross

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

BMX community mourns death of Pat Casey in motocross track accident.

Pat Casey, a competitive BMX rider, died after losing control of his motocross bike and being ejected while performing a jump at Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona, California. Casey recently competed in the X Games Japan event and was a member of the X Games family. The park is owned by Axell Hodges, a three-time gold medal winner in X Games Moto X competition.

via FOX 5 San Diego|

#bmx-rider #motocross #pat-casey