by Chase Stallo
RIP Tyrone Gilks
Thursday, March 21, 2013 | 9:50 AM
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We are saddened to announce the passing of 19-year-old freestyle motocross rider Tyrone Gilks. The Australian died following a training run to break the 250cc world record. Gilks was taken to the John Hunter Hospital on Thursday morning with critical chest injuries, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
We send our condolences to Gilks' family and friends during this time.
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We send our condolences to Gilks' family and friends during this time.
Click here to read the full story.
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That is tragic. May he rest in peace.
Condolences to his family. Ride in peace!
Condolences to his family. Ride in peace!
the 250cc world record of what?
ahhh.. 90-metre jump.. thats sucks
He was prepping to break Ryan Capes' 250cc world record of 310 feet, 4 inches, which was set at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington on October 29, 2005. Gilks suffered severe facial and chest injuries. He was the next big thing in distance jumping. When he was a little kid, he jumped a KX60 farther than Evel Knievel ever jumped.