BMX Racing Coming To Beijing Olympics
Friday January 11, 2008
Did you know that BMX racing is making its debut as an Olympic event at the 2008 Games this summer in Beijing?
48 of the world's best racers, both male and female, will slug their way through several rounds of racing to see who can be the fastest around on the 350 meter (approx 1/4 mile) track and claim a medal on the podium when it's all done.
"BMX in the Olympics is like a dream come true, because I started racing in 1981, at 8 years old, and there was always talk of BMX being in the Olympics. And for it to actually come true is extraordinary," said long-time American BMX pro rider John Purse in an interview with CNN.
Links:
- What is Olympic BMX?
- Your Path to Glory - How to win a spot on the Olympic BMX team
Photo: Feng Li/Getty Images
Comments
BMX(bicycle motocross) is racing by it’s self… as motocross. Other is Freestyle BMX or BMX Riding.
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Cheers! Sandra. R.