Ronnie Renner smashes world record big air
Posted on July 29, 2009
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Renner broke his own world record for the highest jump off a quarter pipe on a motocross bike at Chicago’s Butler field at Grant park. The crowd watched on i anticipation as on his third attempt, Renner launched himself an astounding 63 feet 5 inches above the ground, beating the record he set a year ago.
“It’s been crazy. I’m so pumped to have done it,” said Renner after his jumps. “What a killer vibe! All these people coming out to see me and they were psyched. I could hear the crowd cheering.”
Guinness World Records certified Renner’s highest jump, which was officially measured from the top of the 22-foot-tall quarterpipe, as 41 feet 5 inches from the top of the ramp (63 feet 5 inches high, total).
“I was super excited to come but didn’t really know what to expect,” said Lindsey Marlow, a fan. “I’ve seen a lot of motocross events, but Ronnie’s jump was amazing!”
Renner set his initial world record in 2008 at the Santa Monica Pier when he jumped 59?2? above the ground. After that jump, he knew he could go higher amd he did. When asked what he planned to do next, Renner stated, “Between myself and Red Bull, we’re bound to come up with something crazy.”
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