
Sarah Lezito
Motorcycle racing // French
Concentration is the key. When I ride, only the bike and I exist
Sarah Lezito is a renowned French stunt rider who has established herself as one of the world’s best female motorcycle stunters, known for her incredible skills in performing wheelies, circles, and other technical stunts.
EARLY YEARS
Born in 1992 in a small French town in the Champagne region, Sarah grew up in a family of winegrowers with two older sisters. From a young age, she demonstrated an exceptional passion for motorsports, frequently borrowing her father’s quad to practice wheelies and develop her skills. At 16, she obtained a 125cc motorcycle, which allowed her to expand her stunting abilities while balancing her training with school commitments.
EARLY SUCCESS
Sarah began performing acrobatics on a quad bike around age 13 before transitioning to a Yamaha 125 DTX in her teens. Her first major breakthrough came when she served as the stunt double for Scarlett Johansson in “The Avengers 2,” performing on an electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire. This exposure, coupled with her impressive performance at the Stunt Grand Prix where she placed in the top ten, quickly established her reputation in the stunt riding world.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023: Won multiple challenges in a drift battle including target drift, drift race, and precision driving tests[1].
- 2024: Shared “First step racing with the plane” video on TikTok, expanding into new motorsport areas[2].
- Undated: Performed as stunt double for Scarlett Johansson in “The Avengers 2″[1][3].
- Undated: Featured in the French Stunt Tour[4].
REPUTATION
Lezito is widely regarded as one of the greatest female stunt riders of all time. Her exceptional ability to perform complex stunts including wheelies, circles, and stoppies has earned her international recognition. Known for her intense focus and technical mastery, she emphasizes the importance of concentration, stating, “When I ride, only the bike and I exist.” Her versatility across different motorcycles and unwavering dedication to her craft have made her a sought-after talent in the motorsports industry and an inspiration to aspiring female riders.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
While specific details about Sarah’s long-term aspirations in motorsports are limited in the available sources, she has mentioned participating in an upcoming show at Mugello. Given her track record of consistently seeking new challenges and pushing boundaries in stunt riding, she is likely to continue expanding her presence in various motorsports events and competitions.
References:
Madame Freestyler – BMW Motorrad
How About a Career in Stunt Riding? Sarah Lezito Shows You How
Sarah Lezito Challenge – BMW Motorrad
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