Mason Lowe, 25-year-old professional bull rider, dies from injuries at Denver event

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We're saddened to report bull rider #MasonLowe has died after being thrown last night at the #NationalWestern in #Denver
A witness says Lowe was thrown & the bull stepped on his chest. Lowe stood up-took a few steps & collapsed.
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Mason Lowe, 25-year-old professional bull rider, dies from injuries at Denver event

The Professional Bull Riders association announced Lowe's death Tuesday night

Cody Benjamin 4h ago • 1 min read

Mason Lowe, a 25-year-old professional bull rider, died from injuries sustained at the National Western Stock Show event in Denver on Tuesday, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) association announced.

"We are deeply saddened to report that Mason Lowe passed away this evening following injuries sustained at the PBR event in Denver," PBR CEO Sean Gleason said Tuesday night. "The entire PBR and National Western sports family extends our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Mason's wife, Abbey, and his family."

PBR did not provide additional information regarding Lowe's injuries, which were sustained at the Denver Coliseum at the National Western Complex.

Lowe was ranked 18th among worldwide pro bull riders at the time of his death. PBR officials have since announced plans to host a remembrance ceremony on Wednesday night, per CBS Denver.

MASON LOWE DIES FROM CHEST INJURIES SUSTAINED IN DENVER

By: Staff Reports January 15, 2019@ 11:00:00 PM

PUEBLO, Colo. - PBR athlete Mason Lowe passed away last night as a result of injuries sustained in competition when a bull stepped on his chest at the Denver Coliseum at the National Western Complex.

Lowe was immediately transported to Denver Health and died at the hospital. He was 25.

The National Western Stock Show and PBR will conduct a special in-arena fundraiser for the Lowe family during the final night of PBR competition this evening at 7 p.m. at the Denver Coliseum. A video tribute of one of the most popular and successful riders on tour will be shown was well.

This weekend at PBR Velocity Tour and Unleash The Beast events, riders will wear a special patch to remember one of the tour’s most popular and promising stars. CBS, CBS Sports Network and RidePass will run a special tribute to Mason in immediate upcoming broadcasts as well.
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Eerie thread from two-and-a-half years ago:

LOWE NEVER STOPS MOVING

By: Justin Felisko June 28, 2016@ 05:00:00 PM
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Check out our gallery of Mason Lowe's best moments so far.

[Kali]

1. so young

crazy sport

[KT2000]

2. just don't get it

a relative was married for a short time to a bull rider. Social events with this group was mainly discussions about the injuries they received.
What a waste of this young man's life but he will be turned into a martyr for the sport and more young people will follow him.

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3. Professional bull rider, 'a cowboy's cowboy,' dies after being stomped during competition

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Professional bull rider, ‘a cowboy’s cowboy,’ dies after being stomped during competition

By Jacob Bogage
January 17 at 1:13 PM

A professional bull rider died after being bucked off his bull at the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday night in Denver. ... Mason Lowe, 25, was on the ground when the bull, weighing between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds, landed on his chest with its hind legs, according to news reports. Lowe attempted to get up but collapsed a few feet away. He was taken to Denver Health Medical Center, where he died of “massive” injuries to his heart and chest.

Rodeo injuries are common, but fatalities are relatively rare. Lowe is believed to be the third bull rider killed since Professional Bull Riders' inception in 1992. The other two deceased riders were also thrown from their bulls and stomped on, according to the Denver Post.

Lowe was wearing a protective vest designed to guard against a bull’s horns and prevent “thoracic compression,” or a chest collapsing if a bull lands on a rider.
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Lowe grew up in Exeter, Mo., a town of fewer than 800 residents in the southwest corner of the state. Locals call the region that borders Arkansas and Oklahoma “cowboy corner,” because rodeo is the most popular sport.
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Jacob Bogage writes about sports for The Post, where he has worked since 2015. He previously covered the automotive and manufacturing industries for the Business section. Follow https://twitter.com/jacobbogage