Jason Lowndes facts for kids
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Lowndes in 2016
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 14 December 1994 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia |
| Died | 22 December 2017 (aged 23) Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| Height | 194cm |
| Weight | 82kg |
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| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Jason Lowndes (born December 14, 1994 – died December 22, 2017) was a talented Australian cyclist. He rode his bike professionally for several teams, including Drapac Professional Cycling and Israel Cycling Academy. Jason was known for his speed and skill on the road.
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Who Was Jason Lowndes?
Jason Lowndes was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He grew up with a passion for cycling. He became a professional rider, which means he raced bikes for a living. Jason was quite tall at 194 cm (about 6 feet 4 inches). He was a dedicated athlete who worked hard to achieve his dreams in cycling.
His Cycling Journey
Jason started his professional cycling career in 2015. His first team was Garneau–Québecor. In 2016, he joined Drapac Professional Cycling. This team helped him compete in bigger races. In 2017, he moved to Israel Cycling Academy. This was a big step in his career. He competed in many races around the world.
Major Achievements
Jason Lowndes achieved some great results during his career. He showed a lot of promise as a young rider.
2015 Highlights
In 2015, Jason had a strong performance at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay. This is an important cycling race.
- He finished 5th overall in the race.
- He also won the
Young Rider classification. This award goes to the best young cyclist in the competition. - He placed 7th in the White Spot / Delta Road Race.
2016 Highlights
The year 2016 was also successful for Jason.
- He finished 6th in the Road Race at the UCI Under-23 Road World Championships. This is a very important race for young cyclists from all over the world.
- He also came 10th in the Road Race at the National Under-23 Road Championships in Australia.
A Sad Farewell
Sadly, Jason Lowndes passed away on December 22, 2017. He was involved in a cycling accident near Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. His passing was a great loss to the cycling community. He is remembered as a talented rider and a kind person.
See also
In Spanish: Jason Lowndes para niños
