Mike Metzger Follows Record-Setting Jump With Appearance at Disneyland

ANAHEIM, Calif. (PRNewswire) – Having just successfully completed his record-setting 125-foot jump and backflip over the fountains at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Xtreme sports star Mike Metzger rode down Main Street, U.S.A., May 5 in a special cavalcade through Disneyland. On Thursday, May 4, Metzger was officially recognized by Guinness World Records after completing the longest recorded jump – 125 feet – over the Caesars Palace fountains before an audience of more than 15,500. He also became the first to perform a backflip during the jump, which was televised live on ESPN and ESPN HD. With five X Games medals to his name, three of which are gold, Metzger has been riding motorcycles for more than 25 years. The Menifee, Calif. resident is known for his legendary performance at X Games Eight when he won double gold in Moto X Best Trick and Freestyle, and became the first rider to land back-to-back flips in the history of the sport. Metzger's Disneyland appearance was an added attraction to the daily entertainment during the Disneyland 50th Anniversary "Happiest Celebration on Earth," which is be-ing observed by Disney theme parks worldwide. In addition to honoring Metzger's achievement, the Fri-day cavalcade marked Metzger's second major appearance at the Disneyland Resort. On July 1, 2003, he kicked off the "X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure" with four freestyle jumps over the replica of the Golden Gate Bridge inside Disney's California Adventure park.