After the two Olympic Qualifier Series events in Shanghai, China and Budapest, Hungary the top 6 riders in each gender qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The remaining 6 spots were announced earlier today with the National Olympic Committees having to accept the quota spots. Then it's up to the National Cycling Federations to pick a rider to represent their nation in Paris 26-31 July.
With the first 4 days being practice, qualifying will take place on July 30th with the finals held the next day on July 31. It's going to be a good one with a solid worldwide BMX representation of BMX Park riders. See who all made it in below.
Olympic Qualifier Series - BMX Freestyle PARK Budapest, Hungary 20 - 23 June 2024
Results Olympic Qualifier Series - BMX Freestyle PARK Budapest, Hungary 20 - 23 June 2024
Men:
1 Anthony JEANJEAN 26 FRA
2 Marcus CHRISTOPHER 22 USA
3 Kieran REILLY 23 GBR
4 Gustavo BATISTA DE OLIVEIRA 22 BRA
5 Justin DOWELL 24 USA
21 of the best BMX riders from Belgium, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, France and even Colombia came together in Park Spoor Noord for a new edition of Red Bull Full Moon. The best BMX riders from Belgium and the surrounding area gathered in the skate bowl in Antwerp's Park Spoor Noord for a new edition of Red Bull Full Moon. 21 pros gave their best to the beats of DJ truck Red Bull Big Bob, in two categories: Best Run and Best Trick. Crazy bar spins, tail whips and good vibes galore. The 3-member jury of experts ultimately crowned Kenneth Tancré from Kuurne in West Flanders as the big winner. Juan Caicedo from Colombia won Best Trick with a front flip over the spine.
"I am very happy with this win. After a poor first run, I made the most of it in the second. With results!
Results Fise Reims, France. 15-16 June 2024.
BMX Freestyle Park:
Women:
1 Indy KRÄMER 16 NED 200.00 UCI Ranking points
2 Valeriia LIUBIMOVA 20 FRA 160.00
3 Julie PLOUSEY 22 FRA 130.00
4 Lucy ROBERT 17 FRA 110.00
C1 results Backyard Jam - National BMX Freestyle Series Round 1
Backyard Jam - National BMX Freestyle Series Round 1. Junction 4 Action Sports Village, United Kingdom. 09 June 2024
Men Park:
1 Jordan CLARK 25 GBR 94 200.00 UCI Ranking Points
2 Jack WATTZ 27 GBR 92.5 160.00
3 Shaun GORNALL 29 GBR 86.38 130.00
4 Kaine MITCHELL 26 GBR 86.25 110.00
5 Reef WAY 19 GBR 85.25 90.00
6 Jack CLARK 30 GBR 78.73 70.00
7 Miller TEMPLE 19 GBR 76.9 50.00
8 Michael HULLOCK 26 GBR 75.75 30.00
9 Ashley FINLAY 30 GBR 71.63 20.00
10 Ryan HENDERSON 29 IRL 66 10.00
11 Reece DABREO 22 GBR 60.5
12 Morgan THORNLEY 24 GBR 41.75
13 Saul Antonio HERNANDEZ RUIDIAZ 18 COL 67.13
14 Mitch DOOLEY 22 GBR 65.76
2024 BMX Freestyle South African Champions Crowned at the Park Lines BMX Tournament
The 2024 South African BMX Freestyle Championships took place as part of the Park Lines BMX Tournament over the weekend. The event, sanctioned by Cycling South Africa and UCI, was presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy in association with Garmin, Balwin Sport and DJI and saw Murray Loubser and Jenna Byrnes crowned the champions in the Pro Men and Women categories respectively. The iconic Gold Reef City Theme Park was the backdrop for the tournament. Taking place at the venue for the first time with an event specific park built in the Town Square. The park offered riders a variety of obstacles and line choices to showcase their skills in their bid to impress the judges.
50 riders competed in the Amateur and Pro divisions as judges took use-of-park, amplitude, execution,
South African National Championships Gold Reef City - Johannesburg, South Africa 02 June 2024
Men Park:
1 Murray LOUBSER 28 RSA 200.00
2 Vincent LEYGONIE 27 RSA 160.00
3 Malcolm PETERS 38 RSA 130.00
4 Doran MATHEWSON 26 RSA 110.00
5 Nkosinathi NKOSI 26 RSA 90.00
6 Dylan LAMB 22 RSA 70.00
7 Francois BODENSTEIN 42 RSA 50.00
8 Morgan O'KENNEDY 30 RSA 30.00
9 Victor SAWKINS 23 RSA 20.00
10 Jd BAIRD 27 RSA 10.00
11 Damion FOURIE 24 RSA
12 Mark PIENAAR 20 RSA
Another successful Pannonian Challenge is behind us, and this year’s edition can boast a large number of registered competitors, especially in the BMX category, which once again showed the luxury of extreme sports.
“We are glad to have once again shown that Osijek is the right place for such sports competitions. Pannonian celebrated its 25th birthday this year, behind us several successful competitions, a large number of competitors, and an audience that shows every year how important support from the stands is. Thank you for being with us this year, but also thank you to all those who have been developing the Pannonian Challenge together with us for 25 years.” – said Jurica Barać, director of the festival.
Cycle Week Flatland results, Zurich, Switzerland. 25 May 2024.
Cycle Week Flatland results, Zurich, Switzerland. 25 May 2024.
1) Kio Hayakawa (Japan)
2) Matthias Dandois (France)
3) Sietse van Berkel (Netherlands)
4) Dustyn Alt (Germany)
5) Joris Bretagnolles (France)
6) Julien Baran (France)
Pannonian Challenge, Osijek, Croatia. C1 Competition BMX Park. 24-25 May 2024.
Men Park:
1 Caillet Istvan France 84,67
2 Újváry Zoltán Hungary 83,33
3 Chalifour Maxime Canada 82,17
4 Kristof Krausz Hungary 81
5 Remec Jaka Slovenia 78,33
6 Mitchell Kaine United Kingdom 78
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