Tye Simmonds - World Champion KTM Motocross/Supercross Rider Turned Goat Chaser
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This Bourke local needs no introduction, a reigning World Champion in the sport of motocross/supercross saw this living legend win 13 Australian Titles, a handful of World Titles, he's raced in some of the toughest terrain in the country (Finke Desert Race, Hattah Desert Race) all of this had him thrust into the limelight at the ripe age of 12. But suddenly, at 24 years of age he retired, leaving the sport in a tailspin. What is he doing now? Well, he's out the Back-O-Bourke flying a gyrocopter and mustering large herds of goats of course!
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