Kelly McGarry
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About
Former mountain biker who became an icon in the sport for his fearlessness and daring. He passed away on February 1, 2016 after suffering a heart attack while training in New Zealand.
Before Fame
He started out as a BMX rider, but literally outgrew the sport (he stood almost six and a half feet tall) and transitioned to mountain biking.
Trivia
One of his most famous, and most daring, stunts came at the 2013 Red Bull Rampage, where he backflipped over a 72-foot gap.
Family Life
He grew up in Wakefield, a small town at the northern end of the southern island of New Zealand.
Associated With
Cam Zink was among the many riders to express his condolences after learning of McGarry's death.
