A tragic accident in the world of motocross: Jayden Archer, Australian freestyle two-wheel star, has died. The death reportedly occurred on Wednesday, February 21, following a crash while attempting one of the world's most dangerous jumps. It was not the first time: Archer was the first motocross rider to perform a triple backflip during a competition. From what is learned, the 27-year-old was practicing the stunt in training in Melbourne, his hometown.
Who was Jayden Archer
Jayden Archer (27 years old), nicknamed Jayo, was one of the most famous Australian motocross riders. During the Nitro World Games in Brisbane in November 2022, he was the first rider to perform a triple backflip in a competition, after which he proposed to his girlfriend. In 2011, at the age of 15, he secured a sponsorship deal with Powersports Kawasaki for being the youngest motorcyclist to perform a backflip jump of over 20 meters.
The death
There are not yet many details about the motorcyclist's death. It seems he was attempting a very difficult jump in training, possibly the triple he had already done or even a quadruple. The news was made official by Nitro Circus, a famous motocross-themed reality show, in an official note: 'The Nitro Circus family is mourning the loss of Jayo Archer. Jayo was the emblem of passion, hard work, and determination. He pushed what was possible to do on a motocross bike to levels never seen before. A positive influence for those around him. And above all, a great human being and a friend to all of us.'
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