Motocross star dies at 27 while attempting 'world's most dangerous trick'

MOTORCROSS star Jayden Archer has died aged 27 while performing a dangerous trick.

The Australian rider rose to fame when he became the first motocross rider to perform a triple backflip in competition.

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Archer – nicknamed 'Jayo' – was attempting the stunt during training in Melbourne when it went wrong on Wednesday.

Nitro Circus, an action sports group, called Archer the “epitome of passion” in a tribute.

It read: “The Nitro Circus family mourns the loss of Jayo Archer.

“Jayo was the epitome of passion, hard work and determination.

“He pushed what was possible on a dirt bike to unprecedented heights.

“A positive influence on those around him. And above all, a wonderful person and friend to us all.”

Archer made headlines in 2022 when he performed the first-ever freestyle motocross triple backflip during a competition at the Nitro World Games in Brisbane.

As he celebrated, he proposed to his girlfriend Beth King as the crowd cheered.

They were supposed to get married later this year.

After performing the trick, he said, “I can't describe this feeling.

“This is so much more than a trick to me. I have dedicated my entire life to this moment for the past three years.

“There were a lot of obstacles, broken bones and knockouts, and I would do it again a hundred times to relive that moment.”

It is understood that he intended to perform the world's first quadruple backflip before his death.

Archer performed his first show in 2012 and went on to win two X Games medals, including one in California last year.

In a tribute to InstagramNitro Circus founder Travis Pastrana wrote: “Thanks for the memories buddy.

“Thank you for being such a wonderful human and positive role model for all of us.”

According to official records, two bikers performed a triple backflip, but not during a competition.

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