Lane Frost

Professional bull rider and world champion

Lane Frost - Professional bull rider and world champion
Born

1963
62 years ago

Died

July 30th, 1989
36 years ago — 26 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional bull rider, achieved significant recognition in the sport of bull riding. Won the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Championship in 1987. Competed in the rodeo circuit and participated in the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), where notable performances garnered attention from fans and rodeo enthusiasts alike. Suffered a tragic death during a bull riding competition in 1989, which further solidified his legacy in the sport. Posthumously inducted into multiple halls of fame, honoring contributions to professional rodeo.

Winning the 1987 PBR World Championship

Competing at the National Finals Rodeo

Inspiring the film '8 Seconds'

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