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About Evel Knievel
American stunt performer and entertainer
Evel Knievel was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Born Robert Craig Knievel, he became known for his motorcycle jumps and for building a public career around risk, showmanship, and spectacle. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. His name became closely associated with daredevil stunts, and he was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.
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