Cycling BMX Racing

USA's BMX racing star Connor Fields knows what it takes to win.
"In high-level sport, it comes down to the mental game," the Texas native told Olympics.com.
The reigning Olympic champion is approaching his third Games feeling a more confident and experienced rider.
"When I was young I used to

U.S. Olympic BMX rider and defending gold medallist Connor Fields poses for a portrait at his local BMX track as he trains for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Henderson, Nevada, U.S., May 22, 2021. Picture taken May 22, 2021.       REUTERS/Mike Blake

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Connor Fields: I don't feel any pressure, I will forever be an Olympic champion

This event took place on 10/08/212 at London Velopark, London. Maris Strombergs (LAT) claimed the Gold in the Men's, Mariana Pajon (COL) in the Women's competition

London 2012 | Olympic Games

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M & W Semifinals & Finals - BMX | London 2012 Replays

Watch the most amazing and all-around exciting BMX finishes that gave Olympic gold to Mariana Pajon, Maris Strombergs, and more.

Originals

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Top 5 Most exciting BMX races at Olympic Games

Two-time Olympic BMX gold medallist Maris Strombergs rides a custom-made BMX track in the streets of Los Angeles in one continuous shot.

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BMX champion Maris Strombergs goes off-road in incredible single take

From big jumps to rhythm sections: this is BMX.

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90 seconds of Olympic BMX

He was struggling in the prelims of the BMX event, but when it mattered no one could beat Māris Štrombergs.

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Štrombergs: It's harder to defend the title than win it

One of the newest Olympic sports, BMX made its debut at Beijing 2008 where races of around 40 seconds have proved hugely popular with fans.

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Back to back gold medals for Latvian BMX rider Maris Strombergs.

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Latvian Strombergs' gold medal BMX runs in 2008 and 2012

Maris Strombergs of Latvia successfully defends his BMX title, with world champion Sam Willoughby of Australia finishing second and Colombia's Carlos Oquendo third.

Highlights

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Men's Final - Cycling BMX | London 2012 Highlights

Don’t miss when Maris Strombergs of Latvia won the gold medal in the men's Olympic BMX final, holding off American BMX stars Mike Day and Donny Robinson for the title.

Beijing 2008 | Olympic Games

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Men's Final - Cycling BMX Racing | Beijing 2008 Replays

In the BMX fabulous Olympic debut, Maris Strombergs of Latvia claims the first gold spoiling the USA's hope to pocket all medals in this event.

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