Jed Mildon Lands World’s First Triple Backflip
New Zealand BMXer Jed Mildon has created action-sports history by landing the world’s first Triple Backflip at the Unit T3 Mindtricks BMX Jam in Taupo, New Zealand.
Mildon, 24, stomped the three rotations perfectly during the free-to-the-public BMX show in his home-town on Saturday.
A representative of the Guinness Book Of World Records was on hand to witness and approve the ground-breaking trick that is sure to send shockwaves through the two-wheeled action-sports industry.
[ ADVERTISEMENT: Raman Media Network: Connecting Communities ]“This is the perfect result to three intensive months of practising and training for this moment,” said a thrilled Mildon.
The Unit T3 Mindtricks BMX Jam in Taupo was held at a public recreational park, with Mildon carving an 20m (66ft) high super-ramp into a hillside that flowed through a 3.6m (11ft) high super-kicker to Jed’s purpose-built Mega-Megabox landing.
[ Also Read: Thought Leaders Invited to Write for RMN News Site ]Unit founder Paul Everest congratulated Mildon on his amazing feat.
“Jed has proven himself to be one of the world’s best BMX riders and we salute him for having both the drive and ability to change the face of action-sports. He has shown the world what is possible if you take your dream and single-mindedly chase your goals without being distracted or listen to the critics and naysayers.”
An estimated 2000 spectators and some of New Zealand’s best BMX riders converged on Spa Park for the Unit T2 Mindtricks BMX Jam and to witness Mildon’s historical feat.
Mildon also attempted the world’s first Double Backflip Tailwhip after his successful Triple attempt, but cased the landing. He walked away unscathed.
Christchurch’s Jake Prebble also set his sights on the Mega-Mega Box set-up and landed his first front-flip, then followed it up with a spectacular Front Flip Superman Indy.
The Unit T3 Mindtricks BMX Jam was made possible with the help of Unit, Bikefest and Taupo District Council, MB Century, McDonald’s Taupo, theairbag.co.nz, foampit.co.nz and Pilgrim Bike Co.
Unit Technologies was started by motocross fanatics and brothers Paul and Ian Everest on Australia’s Gold Coast in 2002, as a brand dedicated to the two-wheeled action-sports lifestyle. It is a leading brand in the action-sports clothing market.
Photo courtesy: Unit Clothing
