Jeremy Lusk
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| Full name | Jeremy Lusk |
| Nickname(s) | Pitbull, Big L |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 26, 1984 San Diego, California |
| Died | February 10, 2009 (aged 24) San Jose, Costa Rica |
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| Sport | Freestyle Motocross |
| Event(s) | Freestyle Moto-X, Best Trick |
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Medal record
Bronze Helmet
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Jeremy Lusk (November 26, 1984[1] – February 10, 2009[2]) was an American freestyle motocross racer from San Diego, California.[3] He was part of the riding group Metal Mulisha.[4][5]
He won gold and silver medals at the 2008 X Games and a bronze helmet in the 2008 Moto X World Championships.[3]
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[edit] Career highlights
- 2008 X Games Mexico gold, X Games Moto X Best Trick silver, X Games freestyle Gold[1]
- 2008 X Games: Moto X Best Trick, Silver; Moto X Freestyle, Gold[1]
- 2008 Red Bull X Fighters, 3rd[1]
- 2008 Moto X World Championships Moto X Freestyle, Bronze[1]
- 2008 AST Dew Tour, 3rd[1]
[edit] Death
On February 9th, 2009, Lusk crashed while attempting to land a "Hart Attack Indian Air Backflip" in a freestyle motocross competition in San Jose, Costa Rica. Lusk under-rotated the flip, causing his front wheel to strike the landing and eject Lusk head first off the bike.[3] He sustained head injuries, severe brain damage and a possible spinal cord injury.[6] On February 9, 2009, he entered into cardiac and respiratory failure at Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital in San José, Costa Rica. He died the next day. [6]
At the time of his death, Lusk lived in Temecula, California with his wife, Lauren.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f Lynch, Cheryl. "FMX Jeremy Lusk Dies in Costa Rica". Metal Mulisha. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/5/2474/Motorcycle-Article/FMX-Jeremy-Lusk-Dies-in-Costa-Rica.aspx. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Lynch, Cheryl (untitled press release), 2009-02-09, retrieved 2009-02-11
- ^ a b c d Jimenez, Marianela, Freestyle motocross racer Jeremy Lusk dies, Associated Press, 2009-02-10, retrieved 2009-02-10
- ^ Freestyle motocross racer Jeremy Lusk dies, San Diego Union-Tribune. 2009-02-10, retrieved 2009-02-10
- ^ Jeremy Lusk hardly forgotten, still 'on the ride of his life'
- ^ a b R.I.P. Jeremy Lusk 11/26/1984 - 02/9/2009 Grind TV blog, retrieved 2009-02-10
[edit] External links
- Jeremy Lusk official biking website
- A Fatal Flip
- Metal Mulisha official website
- "Rider’s Death in Competition Points to the Perils of Motocross," New York Times, February 10, 2009
- "ESPN's Ryan Leyba's Photo Tribute"
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