Jake Watson
Cycling, Cyclist
1973 – 1999
Who was Jake Watson?
Jake Watson was an American cyclist. He assisted in the development of the sport of downhill mountain biking, making contributions to industry marketing, bike design and riding techniques.
Known for his massive frame, Watson was given the nickname "Earthquake" early into his cycling, carrying the name to the top on podiums throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Watson lost his life during downhill practice for California's Keysville Classic as a result of injuries sustained in a crash. As a tribute to Watson's contributions, a major bicycle manufacture released a frame series in 1999, entitled "Quake".
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- Born
- Dec 5, 1973
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Mar 12, 1999
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on July 23, 2013
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