Freestyle motocross athlete and iconic figure in the community Jayden “Jayo” Archer has died while practising a trick in his hometown Melbourne.
The 27-year-old, who was the first rider to ever land a triple backflip during a competition, died yesterday while practicing that same move during a training session.
Nitro Circus, the action sports company he was part of, said Archer pushed what was possible on a dirt bike to heights “never seen before”.
”Jayo was the epitome of passion, hard work and determination,” Nitro Circus said in a statement shared on social media.
“A positive influence to those around him. And above all else a great human being and friend to us all.
“Sending our thoughts and love to Jayo’s family and friends. We love you mate. Ride in peace.”
The Victorian landed the record-making triple backflip during the Nitro World Games in Brisbane in 2022.
“This is so much more than a competition and a trick to me. I’ve dedicated my whole life for the last three years doing this,” he said in an interview after the feat.
“This moment right now, I’ve had a lot of obstacles, a lot of broken bones, a lot of knockouts, but I tell you, I would do it a hundred times over to relive that again.
“I’d like to thank my friends and family, my girlfriend Beth.”
Archer then walked over to his partner, who had been cheering him on nearby, and proposed to her.
The pair were set to tie the knot later this year.
