Jeremy Lusk, an American freestyle motocross rider, died of head injuries after crashing while trying to land a backflip in competition on Tuesday 10th February 2009. He was 24 when he died. Lusk won a gold medal at the 2008 X Games. He was injured Saturday night when he failed to complete a full rotation while attempting a Hart Attack backflip and slammed headfirst into the dirt
He had a successful 2008 season, winning Freestyle gold at the X Games and silver in Best Trick when he landed the first double-grab Hart Attack backflip. He won a bronze helmet in Freestyle at the Moto X World Championships in his hometown of San Diego.
He is survived by his wife, Lauren
A website for donation has been setup for his memory. http://www.athleterecoveryfund.com/.
R.I.P Jeremy.....
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