Jeremy lusk biography

Jeremy Lusk

American freestyle motocross racer (1984–2009)

Full nameJeremy Daniel Lusk
Nickname(s)Pitbull, Big L
Born(1984-11-26)November 26, 1984
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 2009(2009-02-10) (aged 24)
San José, Costa Rica
SportFreestyle motocross (FMX)
Event(s)Freestyle Moto-X, Best Trick

Jeremy Daniel 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] He was a born-again Christian.[6]

Career highlights

Death

On February 7, 2009,[7] Lusk crashed while attempting to land an "Indian Air Backflip" (after Carey Hart who initiated it, see "Evolution of the backflip" in freestyle motocross) in the X Knights motocross competition in San José, Costa Rica, he under-rotated the flip, cau

Jeremy Lusk: From Friends and Colleagues


Metal Mulisha has released this statement with the passing of their family and freestyle team member, Jeremy Lusk.


 


“A Warrior has Risen”


We want Jeremy to be remembered as the hardcore warrior that he was. He was never one to back down from any challenge life had to offer him on or off the track. As a fierce competitor, he rode to the top of the freestyle world embracing the risks of the sport with hardcore passion. As a Christian, Jeremy had faith that no matter what, he would always be on the ride of his life. To Jeremy, there was never a question of there being any consequences, especially doing something he loved. His drive, love, passion and commitment drove him to become the “baddest ass” rider of his time. He and his wife Lauren will always be part of the Mulisha family, and his memory will continue to push our group of friends to the outer limits of life.


From Metal Mulisha founder Teammate and Best Friend, Brian Deegan:


“Jeremy motivated me to be a better person, he was my best friend,” said Deegan. “T

Jeremy Lusk

Jeremy Lusk (ur. 26 listopada1984 w San Diego, zm. 10 lutego2009 w San José) – amerykański zawodowy motocyklista startujący w zawodach freestyle motocrossu. Członek grupy sportowej Metal Mulisha.

W 2008 zdobył złoty i srebrny medal w zawodach X-Games i brązowy hełm w mistrzostwach świata Moto X. Uczestniczył w zawodach Red Bull X-Fighters rozegranych 6 września 2008 z okazji zamknięcia Stadionu Dziesięciolecia w Warszawie[1].

Po nieudanym wykonaniu triku "Hart Attack backflip" w czasie zawodów w San José 7 lutego 2009 został przewieziony do szpitala Calderon Hospital, gdzie zmarł 3 dni później.[2].

Osiągnięcia

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  • 2008: X GamesMeksyk – Moto X Najlepszy Trick – Złoto
  • 2008: X Games Moto X Freestyle – Złoto
  • 2008: X Games Moto X Best Trick – Srebro
  • 2008: Red Bull X-Fighters – klasyfikacja generalna – 4. miejsce
  • 2008: Red Bull X-Fighters – Teksas – 3. miejsce
  • 2008: Red Bull X-Fighters – Warszawa – 4. miejsce
  • 2008: Mistrzostwa Świata Moto X – Moto X Freestyle – Brąz
  • 2007: AST Dew Tour – Klasyfikacja generalna – 4. miejsce
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