A popular Australian freestyle motocross star and X Games medallist has died practising a trick he made famous after becoming the first person to ever land it successfully in competition.
Jayden “Jayo” Archer, 27, died after the motorbike incident in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Nitro Circus, an actions sports group, confirmed the motocross star’s death in a statement on Instagram.
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“The Nitro Circus family is mourning the loss of Jayo Archer,” the statement read.
“Jayo was the epitome of passion, hard work and determination.
“He pushed what was possible on a dirt bike to heights never seen before.
“A positive influence to those around him. And above all else, a ...
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