Nationality French Wins 13 Championships 250cc - 1986 | Years active 1994 - 2001 Name Jacky Vimond | |
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Born July 18, 1961 (age 62) Saint-Lo, Manche, France ( 1961-07-18 ) | ||
Motocross mondial 500cc 1988 suisse jacky vimond
Jacky Vimond (born July 18, 1961 in Saint-Lô, Manche) is a French former motocross world champion.
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- Motocross mondial 500cc 1988 suisse jacky vimond
- Jean michel bayle jacky vimond riding 500cc 2 strokes
- Career
- References
Jean michel bayle jacky vimond riding 500cc 2 strokes
Career
In 1984 and 1985, Vimond finished in second place in the F.I.M. 250cc motocross world championship behind Heinz Kinigadner. He finally won the title with Yamaha in 1986 becoming France's first-ever motocross world champion. Vimond was badly injured at a victory celebration in honor of his world championship. As he was being lowered by wires to the stage while astride his motorcycle, something went wrong and he fell almost nine meters, injuring his back. His injury would end his career. After his retirement, Vimond became a motocross coach, helping young riders such as Paulo Sharp, Sebastien Tortelli, Stephane Roncada and David Vuillemin.
References
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