Rennie's Record - Press Release  
(17 comments)  Thursday, 10-November-2005  3:00 PM - by Scott 
AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDER SMASHES 121 FOOT JUMP DISTANCE
BEFORE SPECTACULAR WIPE-OUT IN THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK

In a world first, Australian and former World Cup Series Downhill Champion, Nathan Rennie cleared 121.2 feet (36.9 metres) on his mountain bike after being towed in to a 12 metre long, 3 metre high, specially-designed ramp in the Painted Desert of South Australia.

Rennie broke legendary American BMX-rider Colin Winkleman’s 116-foot world jump record – extending the old mark to 121.2 feet.

However, attendants on hand from the Guinness Book Of World Records declared Rennie’s new mark “unofficial” because he crashed on landing after over-jumping his down ramp, despite coming down on his wheels. Incredibly, the 24-year-old, 95kg rider walked away from the crash, although his bike was severely damaged.

Full story and photos here.


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