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Evel Knievel was the pioneer of motorcycle daredevil stunts and never made it through 13 walls, making Golden the first stuntwoman to pull off the feat.

Golden said her intial focus was \"man I hope I don't catch on fire\" followed by getting through each board.

\"It sounds easy to count to 13 but not when you're doing all that,\" she explained. \"I totally lost track of what I was doing.\"

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PHOTO: Vicki Golden performs during HISTORY's Live Event 'Evel Live 2' at San Bernardino International Airport, July 7, 2019, in San Bernardino, Calif.
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Golden's mom was in attendance at San Bernardino International Airport and watched as her daughter attempted the high temperature stunt.

\"She's been there for all my struggles and maybe one or two of the celebrations so for her to be there for this [was] special,\" Golden said.

Freestyle motocross athlete Axell Hodges was also set to attempt a stunt where he would soar 200 feet over 25 semi trucks, but he missed the landing at practice days before the event and suffered serious ankle injuries.

Hodges was still there Sunday to support his friend Golden. \"I'm bummed out for sure but there will be more to come,\" he said.

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