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Aussie's double backflip ends in a splash

Motorbike stuntman says he'll try it again after ending up in the drink

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Posted: 2 December 2008
by Visordown News

AUSTRALIAN DAREDEVIL Cam Sinclair's attempt at a motorcycle double backflip ended in disappointment, as the young Aussie splashed into Sydney Harbour.

Cam launched his 250cc dirtbike over 30 feet into the air but despite getting a good start on the ramp, the Australian could only manage 1.5 revolutions.

As he emerged from the waters of Sydney Harbour with a "throbbing headache" and the wind knocked out of him, motorcycle stuntman Cam Sinclair declared he would repeat his world-first jump.

"I'll have another go," a wet Sinclair told reporters immediately after the jump.

The backdrop of Sydney Opera House was a fitting scene for Cam's wacky stunt - the Opera House's designer, Joern Utzon, died last week, aged 90.

Cam's bike, which was hauled out of the harbour by a crane, will be repaired and take pride of place in his home.


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