In a thrilling final, Australian rider Boyd Hilder secured his third gold medal at Simple Session, earning an impressive score of 94.25. He narrowly edged out Great Britain’s Jordan Clark, who finished second with 93.25, while Japan’s Rim Nakamura claimed the bronze with 92.25. Hilder’s path to victory wasn’t easy—after a crash in the qualifiers, he started his final run in 14th place. “I slipped off the pedal in my first run and didn’t want to risk any big tricks after that,” Hilder explained. “So I decided to go all in on my last attempt.” His strategy paid off as he delivered a flawless second run, packed with complex tricks across the entire course. “I always plan my runs carefully and try to utilize every part of the park. The highlight for me was landing the backflip Smith grind.”
BMX head judge David Cleworth credited Hilder’s creativity for his win. “He approached the course in a completely unique way—his tricks were fresh, inventive, and original,” Cleworth remarked. “That backflip Smith grind on an obstacle no one else had touched, the stylish one-handed cannonball, and the toothpick grind up—those were all moves I haven’t seen before. His run felt both strategic and effortless.”
Jordan Clark, competing at Simple Session for the first time, also impressed the judges with his intensity. “Executing a double flare at the 59-second mark after such a demanding run is what secured his second-place finish,” Cleworth noted.
Meanwhile, 2020 champion Rim Nakamura saw his hopes for a higher placement fade after a fall in his second attempt. However, his first run—packed with backflips, flares, and spins—was strong enough to keep him on the podium.
The final format allows each competitor to rely on their best score from two runs, giving them the freedom to attempt high-risk tricks in a single, one-minute performance. Judges evaluate execution, creativity, and technical difficulty. This year’s panel included David Cleworth (UK), Bart de Jong (Netherlands), Markus Wilke (Germany), and Van Homan (USA).
Simple Session 2025 BMX Final Results
1 Boyd Hilder (AUS) – 94.25
2 Jordan Clark (GBR) – 93.25
3 Rim Nakamura (JPN) – 92.25
4 Matt Ray (USA) – 89.25
5 Dylan Hessey (GBR) – 88.25
6 Joji Mizogaki (JPN) – 87.62
7 Ernests Zebolds (LAT) – 83.75
8 Stuart Chisholm (GBR) – 82.75
9 Levi Weidmann (NED) – 81.67
10 Kaede Ozawa (JPN) – 80.25
11 Miller Temple (GBR) – 80.00
12 Ezequiel Helmreich (ARG) – 70.25
13 Santiago Levarde (COL) – 65.50
14 Jack Clark (GBR) – 58.25
15 Jose Cedano (CHI) – 32.50
Text: -Simple Session
Pics: -Bart de Jong/FATBMX
Meanwhile, 2020 champion Rim Nakamura saw his hopes for a higher placement fade after a fall in his second attempt. However, his first run—packed with backflips, flares, and spins—was strong enough to keep him on the podium.
1 Boyd Hilder (AUS) – 94.25
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