Robert “Robbie” Knievel was an American stuntman, best known for his daredevil motorcycle jumps. He was the son of legendary stuntman Evel Knievel. From the age of 8, Robbie had been performing stunts alongside his father, and went on to become an accomplished stuntman in his own right. He was the first person to successfully jump the Caesars Palace fountains, and set several world records. Robbie’s death in 2007 brought an end to his amazing career, but his legacy still lives on.
Early Life
Robert Knievel was born on May 7th, 1962 in Butte, Montana, to parents Evel and Linda Knievel. From a young age, Robbie was exposed to the world of stunts. His father, Evel, was already a renowned stuntman, and had been performing motorcycle jumps since the mid-1960s. Robbie began performing stunts alongside his father when he was just 8 years old, and was part of the Evel Knievel stunt show as a teenager.
Robbie was also an accomplished athlete, and was a member of the Butte Central High School football team. He was known for his hard work and dedication, and was even voted team captain. He was also a member of the ski team, and was an avid skier throughout his life.
Record-Breaking Stunts
Robbie was determined to make a name for himself in the stunt world, and he succeeded in doing so. In 1989, at the age of 27, he became the first person to successfully jump the Caesars Palace fountains in Las Vegas. He also set several world records for the longest motorcycle jump, including a record-breaking jump of 216 feet in 1992.
Robbie was also the first person to successfully jump the Grand Canyon on a motorcycle. He jumped the canyon in 1999, and the jump was televised live on ABC’s Wide World of Sports. He was also the first person to jump the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, and the first person to jump the Mississippi River.
Later Life and Legacy
Robbie continued to perform stunts until his death in 2007. He was killed in a motorcycle accident in Clearwater, Florida, while attempting to jump over a line of parked cars. He was 45 years old.
Robbie’s death was a great loss to the stunt world. He was an incredibly talented and ambitious stuntman, and his legacy lives on through his incredible feats. He was a true daredevil, and will always be remembered as one of the greatest stuntmen of all time.
Robbie Knievel was a daring and talented stuntman, and his death in 2007 was a great loss to the stunt world. He was the first person to successfully jump the Caesars Palace fountains, and set several world records for the longest motorcycle jump. He will be remembered as one of the greatest stuntmen of all time, and his legacy will live on forever.
