Jared Graves facts for kids

Jared Graves is an amazing Australian cyclist. He was born on December 16, 1982, in Toowoomba, Queensland. Jared is known for being super good at different types of bike racing. He has competed for Australia in BMX, four-cross (4X), and downhill mountain biking. He's won many big races and championships, showing he's one of the best riders in the world!

Jared Graves: A Champion Cyclist

Jared Graves started his cycling journey early. He quickly became a top rider in several bike sports. He has represented Australia in many big competitions.

BMX and Olympic Dreams

In 2008, Jared showed his skills in BMX racing. He finished second in the BMX World Cup series that year. This amazing performance earned him a spot at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed for Australia and finished sixth, which is a great achievement on the world stage.

Dominating Four-Cross (4X)

Jared Graves is especially famous for his success in four-cross (4X) racing. This is a type of mountain bike racing where four riders race down a track with jumps and turns.

• 2009 World Champion: In 2009, Jared became the 4X World Cup champion. He won 5 out of 8 races that season! On September 4, 2009, he won the UCI 4X World Championship in Canberra, Australia. This made him a world champion!
• 2010 Success: He continued his winning streak in 2010. He won the UCI 4X World Cup series again, taking 4 out of 6 rounds. Later, he won a silver medal at the 2010 4X World Championships in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. He was leading the final race but made a small mistake right at the end.
• 2011 World Cup Title: Jared kept proving he was the best. He won the 2011 4X World Cup title, winning 3 out of 5 races. Many people consider Jared Graves to be the greatest four-cross racer of all time.

Moving to Enduro Racing

After his success in 4X, Jared Graves decided to try a new challenge: enduro mountain bike racing. Enduro is a popular type of racing where riders race downhill sections against the clock. They also have to ride uphill sections, but these are not timed.

• Strong Start in 2013: Jared had a fantastic start to his enduro career in 2013. He won races at the Sea Otter Classic in California. He also finished near the top in almost all the 2013 Enduro World Series events. He even won Round 5 of the series during the Whistler Crankworx festival.
• World Ranking: By the end of 2013, Jared was ranked as the number 2 enduro racer in the world!
• Downhill Medal: At the end of 2013, he also jumped back into downhill racing. He earned a bronze medal at the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. This showed how versatile he is as a rider.

Becoming Enduro World Champion

In 2014, Jared Graves achieved another huge goal. He won 3 out of 7 rounds of the Enduro World Series. These wins were in Valloire, France (Round 3), Winter Park, USA (Round 5), and Whistler, Canada (Round 6). He also had two second-place finishes, a fifth, and a ninth place. All these great results helped him become the 2014 Enduro World Champion!

Team Changes

Jared Graves has ridden for different teams throughout his career. He rides for Yeti Cycles. In December 2015, it was announced that he would join the Specialized Racing Factory Enduro Team for 2016. He later returned to the Yeti/Fox Racing Shox Factory team.

Jared Graves is a true legend in the world of cycling, known for his skill and success across many different biking disciplines.

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In Spanish: Jared Graves para niños