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Olympic Qualifier Series 2024 | Budapest

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Paris 2024 quota drama, thousands of spectators and the best action in four urban sports - the Olympic Qualifier Series had it all. Here we take a look back at the highlights of the two-stage competition in Shanghai and Budapest.

Five key takeaways from the Olympic Qualifier Series 

Check out the highlights and key moments from Day 4 of the OQS Budapest on 23 June, which included winners being crowned in breaking, skateboarding, and Boulder & Lead sport climbing.

Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest Day 4 wrap-up

Keegan Palmer and Arisa Trew won the men’s and women’s park skateboarding events, respectively, in Budapest to make the cut. Logan Martin missed out.

Arisa Trew, Keegan Palmer secure Olympic quotas from OQS 2024

The reigning Olympic champion, who topped the Boulder & Lead standings in both qualification and semis at OQS Budapest, turns focus to defending his Olympic title after fifth-place finish in Hungary.

Sport Climbing

Ever the champion, Alberto Ginés disappointed at not winning OQS Budapest

Vert legend Macdonald, 50, is set to become the oldest-ever Olympic skateboarder after securing an NOC quota spot for Paris 2024 at the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest. 

Skateboarding

Andy Macdonald defies odds and age to secure skateboarding quota for Paris 2024

B-Girls Ami and Ayumi swapped podium places from Shanghai in a re-match of May's final. B-Boy Lee, the biggest surprise of the first stage of the Olympic Qualifier Series, overcame higher-ranked athletes to claim the top prize again on a day when 20 breakers secured Paris 2024 quotas via the Olympic Qualifier Series.

Breaking

Japanese B-Girls sweep podium again, breakout star B-Boy Lee claims OQS double

Needing to finish in the top two to keep his Paris dream alive, US skater Schaar delivered when it counted to the delight of the packed-out crowd and fellow skaters alike. 

Keegan PALMER

Keegan Palmer victorious as Tom Schaar seizes the moment in a men’s park final epic at Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest

The Japanese Olympic champion put on a storming display - including recording the highest-ever trick score on the Road to Paris 2024 - to secure an NOC quota spot at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest. 

Horigome Yuto comes up clutch to secure Paris 2024 quota in dramatic OQS Budapest men's street final

The U.S. climber swept the OQS women’s Boulder & Lead events, triumphing in Budapest to add to victory in Shanghai – doing so with a wide smile on her face the entire day in the Hungarian capital. 

Brooke RABOUTOU

Brooke Raboutou enjoys every second of OQS Budapest win

Check out the highlights and key moments from Day 3 of the OQS Budapest on 22 June, which included winners being crowned in BMX Freestyle Park and speed climbing.

Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest Day 3 wrap-up

Breaking athletes are leaving it all on the floor in their last chance to secure Olympic quotas.

B-Girl favourites advance, Lee looks for repeat win at Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest 

BMX freestyler Perris Benegas takes second place a year after major surgery, while Olympic champion Charlotte Worthington is left in limbo after failing to secure a Paris 2024 quota via the Olympic Qualifier Series.

Cycling BMX Freestyle

OQS winner Hannah Roberts sets sights on new matching tattoo of Parisian landmark

Kalucka obtained a Paris 2024 quota spot ahead of her twin sister Natalia, while Wu comes close to the men's world record.

Aleksandra KALUCKA

Aleksandra Kalucka and Wu Peng claim speed climbing gold trophies at OQS Budapest

With just one Japanese woman able to obtain a Paris 2024 quota spot in Budapest, the Tokyo 2020 silver medallist all but assured herself of the position with a strong semi-final showing as teammate Ito Futaba missed out.

Miho NONAKA

OQS Budapest: Nonaka outshines Ito in Japanese climbing duel

After finishing 16th in the men’s park semi-final at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest Eaton’s fate will now be out of his own hands. 

Jagger Eaton’s quest for Olympic double takes a turn as Keegan Palmer tops park semi-finals at OQS Budapest

Which athletes secured a Paris 2024 quota spot at the Olympic Qualifier Series 2024 after OQS Budapest? Find out the list here.

These athletes have obtained a Paris 2024 quota at the Olympic Qualifier Series

Around 25 of Alberto Ginés López’s closest friends and family have travelled from Spain to support the reigning Olympic champion in the Hungarian capital, and their loud chants of "Alberto, Alberto" kept the young Spaniard going.

Alberto GINES LOPEZ

OQS Budapest: Ginés rides loud support to win Boulder & Lead semi-final

Six riders secured Paris 2024 quotas based on their combined results from the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai and Budapest: France's Anthony Jeanjean, Great Britain's Kieran Reilly, USA's Marcus Christopher and Justin Dowell, Brazil's Gustavo Batista de Oliveira, and Croatia's Marin Rantes.

Anthony Jeanjean sweeps OQS events as six BMX freestyle riders secure Paris 2024 quotas

The Tokyo 2020 gold medallist shows what he is made of as he stayed calm under pressure at the high-stakes OQS.

Yuto HORIGOME

Horigome Yuto makes Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest final as top qualifier

Check out the highlights and key moments from Day 2 of the OQS Budapest on 21 June, which included the semi-finalists being decided in Boulder & Lead, men's skateboard park and women's skateboard street, as well as qualifying rounds in speed climbing, and BMX Freestyle Park.

Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest Day 2 wrap-up

Whether it is beating a twin sister or dying a mohawk a new colour, qualification day of speed sport climbing revealed that there is more than tickets to Paris 2024 on the line at the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest.

Aleksandra Kalucka outraces twin sister Natalia to top speed climbing qualification

USA's Marcus Christopher topped the qualification at the Olympic Qualifier Series to the loud cheers and umbrella stomping of his coach Ryan Nyquist, while Daniel Dhers suffered a second heartbreak of the day.

OQS Budapest: Logan Martin exits, but feeling confident about Paris 2024

Schaar set the tone as he led four US skaters through to the men's park semi-final at the Olympic Qualifier Series, Budapest on Friday (21 June). 

Tom Schaar tops OQS men’s park prelims as Jagger Eaton moves closer to securing a park and street quota double

The winner of women's BMX Freestyle Park at Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai and world No.2, Sun Sibei, did not make the final. Will she miss Paris 2024? 

OQS Budapest: Villegas twins celebrate as heartbroken Sun Sibei drops out

Cheered on by fans who arrived early, Megos rebounded from a poor Boulder qualification round to place third overall, while Seo achieved the only Top hold of the day.

OQS Budapest: Megos and Seo impress in Lead qualification

USA's B-Girl Logistx felt she had to be perfect when she was growing up. Breaking helped her to shake off that perfectionism, embrace her true self, and begin a journey to help heal others.

Break to heal: How B-Girl Logistx found inner peace through dance

Check out the highlights and key moments from Day 1 of the OQS Budapest on 20 June, which included qualifying rounds in Boulder & Lead sport climbing, women's skateboard park, and men's skateboard street.

Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest Day 1 wrap-up

Superstar street skater Nyjah Huston fell victim to a high quality men's prelims on the opening day of the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest. 

Nyjah Huston out as Horigome Yuto and Jagger Eaton advance in dramatic opener at Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest

The French sport climber let his feelings be known while attempting the fourth problem during Boulder qualification at the Olympic Qualifier Series 2024 in Budapest – but the 20-year-old promises: "The energy will go higher".

OQS Budapest: Mejdi Schalck looks ahead after Boulder qualification

In a one-on-one sit-down with Olympics.com, the USA athlete says he's prepared for the physical and emotional rigours that go along with his quest.

Jagger EATON

Jagger Eaton on his singular quest for the skateboarding double: 'It's exactly where I belong'

Breaking MCs are known for hyping up the crowd, but this well-known figure in the sport reveals to Olympics.com how the person with the microphone’s job is deeper and more complex than that.

Breaking’s Max Oliveira: “The MC resurrects the crowd… and manages the exchange of energy” 

The heat is on home BMX Freestyle Park Anthony Jeanjean as Paris 2024 beckons. Far from fazed by the pressure, the Frenchman intends to embrace it. 

Anthony JEANJEAN

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Anthony Jeanjean: “My goal in Paris is the gold medal”

In a special fan question and answer segment, the Czech sport climber shared his thoughts on the camaraderie in climbing, his biggest achievement as an athlete, and what he would change if he got to set a route for the Olympic Games.

Adam ONDRA

Adam Ondra shares his biggest achievement in special Fan Q&A

Miguel Rosario had a chance to become an Olympic gymnast at London 2012, but the lure of breaking proved too strong. Leaving behind gymnastics after almost two decades in the sport, the USA athlete re-invented himself as B-Boy Gravity and has not looked back since.

B-Boy Gravity, former artistic gymnast and father of five, finds freedom on the dancefloor

Discover what songs BMX riders, skateboarders, sport climbers, B-Boys and B-Girls are playing, and watch them in action in Budapest, Hungary live on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app.

Urban sports playlist: The notes behind the moves at the Olympic Qualifier Series

The second leg of the Olympic Qualifier Series will be held in Hungary from June 20 to 24. Watch live!

Arisa Trew in focus for Australia at Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest!

The sport climbing Olympic champion tells Olympics.com why he shuns the limelight, why he got a tattoo with his grandmother, and how a man in Barcelona ignited his career.

Alberto Gines' favourite mantra: “We are not as good when we win, nor as bad when we lose"

The Olympic medallist is back in the skate park with a new training regime that focuses on power, but still not forgetting to have fun - or miss any dance steps.

Sky BROWN

Sky Brown mixing up her training routine with barbells and hip hop

The BMX freestyler, part of the world's top-ranked Chinese team, finished top at OQS Shanghai as her teammates swept the first three positions. She tells Olympics.com about how she stayed calm during the contest, thanks to her martial arts background.

Sun Sibei shares her secret to staying calm during competitions: Wushu training

Discover the internationally-renown musical acts set to headline the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest and watch the sports action live on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics.com app. 

The music stars headlining the urban sports festival at the Olympic Qualifier Series

Deng Yawen gave an exclusive interview to Olympics.com where she discussed her progress in the past year, how she handles pressure, and the intense competition within the Chinese BMX freestyle team.

Chinese BMX Freestyle rider Deng Yawen on the benefits of a strong team

In an exclusive interview with Olympics.com, the USA Climbing star reveals the tools and tactics she has gained since Tokyo 2020, and how striking a better balance in life has helped her on the wall.

Brooke Raboutou exclusive: “The hardest part about always wanting to improve is rarely feeling satisfied”

The 40-year-old Japanese b-girl, full name Fukushima Ayumi, is a veteran among young guns in the breaking scene. After winning the first OQS stage in Shanghai, she is a favourite to obtain her Olympic qualifying quota spot in Budapest.

B-Girl Ayumi using her experience in OQS journey

Fans who join a special Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest experience can submit questions for the Czech sport climber, sign up to win merch, and get the chance to virtually meet Ondra live on Olympics.com.

Take part in a fan Q&A with Adam Ondra at OQS Budapest

Brazil leads the United States, Australia and Japan in fielding the most skaters at the Olympic Qualifier Series. Superstar skater Leal reveals why. 

Rayssa LEAL

Rayssa Leal shares the secret behind Brazil’s skateboarding dominance

The young Brazilian, nicknamed 'Bala Loka' – 'Crazy Bullet' – has flown to the top of the BMX world in the last few months, and arrives at OQS Budapest with a strong chance at obtaining a Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying quota spot.

BMX freestyler "Crazy Bullet" ready to fly at OQS Budapest

Find out how to watch USA street skateboarding superstar Huston in Budapest live on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices.  

Nyjah HUSTON

Nyjah Huston at the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest - How to watch live

Whether it is skinny, pop-punk inspired jeans in BMX freestyle, baggy skateboarding wear, or clothes that you can dance or climb in, athletes at the Olympic Qualifier Series prove that sports and fashion go hand in hand.

Urban sport trendsetters on how being fashion forward pays off in gold

One of the top skateboarding storylines heading into the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest is the fate of the Japanese men’s street skateboarding team. 

One of the top skateboarding storylines heading into the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest is the fate of the Japanese men’s street skateboarding team. Who will secure a quota for Paris 2024?

Rock cliffs, climbing walls and fine fabrics - British athlete Jim Pope will use any surface as an opportunity to showcase his diverse skill set. 

Britain’s James Pope on solving climbing walls and sewing patterns

One of just four Hungarians taking part at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest on home soil, Kempf has an interesting background, having competed on Hungarian television series in addition to his sporting career.

Meet Hungary’s Zoltán Kempf - pro BMXer, YouTuber and TV competition star

Some top names, including reigning Olympic champions Horigome Yuto in men's street skateboarding and Charlotte Worthington in women's BMX freestyle, will need to produce big performances at the final Olympic Qualifier Series stage in Budapest in order to obtain a Paris 2024 quota spot.

OQS Budapest 2024 the ultimate stage: The pressure is on for Horigome, Worthington, and others

Find out how you can watch British park skateboarding star Brown on her injury comeback in Budapest on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices. 

Sky Brown at the Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest - How to watch live

Find out how you can watch all the BMX freestyle cycling action live from the Olympic Qualifier Series on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices.

OQS Budapest BMX freestyle cycling preview: Schedule, watch live

Legendary B-Boy Hongten tells Olympics.com about being the oldest B-Boy on the road to Paris 2024, his rivals, the evolution of breaking since he started the sport in the 1990s, and his Olympic dream.

"Old School" B-Boy Hongten dreaming of epic breaking career finale at Paris 2024

In an exclusive interview with Olympics.com, Ukrainian sport climbing national champion and professional rock climber Kazbekova shares how she coped with living up to her impressive climbing lineage, and how climbing improved her mindset.

Ievgeniia KAZBEKOVA

Ievgeniia Kazbekova: "Climbing taught me to be brave, and to know that fear is OK"

From rollerblades to Asian Games and now towards Olympic dreams, Cui Chenxi is a young skater on the rise. Read our exclusive interview with the 14-year-old Chinese rising star. 

Teen star Cui Chenxi: “Skateboarding has taught me resilience”

Find out the top stars to watch, what is at stake, and how you can follow the breaking action live from the Olympic Qualifier Series via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices.  

Breaking at OQS Budapest: Preview, schedule, and how to watch the action live

As the quality of men's park continues to soar Tokyo 2020 Olympian Kieran Woolley has continued to keep pace thanks to his own unique style. Now, the happy-go-lucky Aussie has his sights set on another Olympic tilt.

Kieran WOOLLEY

Australia’s Kieran Woolley: "Olympic skateboarding progression is out of this world"

Find out how you can watch all the sport climbing action live from the Olympic Qualifier Series on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices.  

Sport climbing at OQS Budapest: Preview, schedule, and how to watch the action live

Born and raised in England's fenlands, Hinson never thought a career in skateboarding would be possible. Now he's going toe-to-toe with the best in the business. 

From "the middle of nowhere" to the Olympic qualifying stage: Skateboarder Joe Hinson is relishing the opportunity

Find out how you can watch all the skateboarding action live from the Olympic Qualifier Series on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices.  

Skateboarding at OQS Budapest: Preview, schedule and how to watch the action live

Skate-hers

Olympic Channel launches “Skate-hers” - Watch now for free

The second stage of the Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) takes place in Budapest, Hungary, from 20-23 June. Find out what you need to know.

Olympic Qualifier Series 2024 Budapest preview: Full schedule, how to watch live, and top athletes competing

US men's skateboard team is on a roll at  the OQS

Stefano GHISOLFI

Stefano Ghisolfi: Why I am Zen

B-Girl Swami: "Flow means being connected with your body"

B-Girl Anti: Inspired by family in pursuit of Olympic dream

With one last contest at the 20-23 June Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest, the heat is on for elite Japanese street skaters as some of the sport's biggest names are in peril for Paris 2024.

Olympic Qualifier Series: No easy way out from Budapest to Paris for Japan's skateboarders

Japanese women kept the contest for Paris 2024 quotas tight with a 1-2-3 finish at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai as their teammate B-Boy Hiro10 took the men's third spot in a "Battle of the 10s" to get an edge over teammate B-Boy Issin.

B-Boy Lee wins first major title while Japan sweeps women's podium at OQS Shanghai

What can we expect for Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest?

Brazil's Rayssa Leal and Japan's Akama Liz got a major boost on their pathway to Paris 2024, while nerves got the best of top qualifier Chloe Covell who missed all five tricks. 

Rayssa Leal wins women's street by a dramatic 0.54 points at Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai

The USA skateboarders went one and three in the men's park final with Eaton capping off an emotional day that also included gold in the men's street final. All the action is streaming live on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com.

Tate Carew takes men's park crown at Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai

Japan's athletes were nearly flawless in the breaking pre-qualifiers, but the tough battles against top rivals from the United States and Europe are still ahead on finals day at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai.

Perfect scores for Japan's breakers as all five progress to finals day at OQS Shanghai 2024

Veddriq Leonardo broke the Asian record several times to win men’s speed at OQS Shanghai, while the People's Republic of China's Zhou Yafei posted a personal best to win the women’s event.

Veddriq Leonardo and Zhou Yafei take speed climbing titles at OQS Shanghai

Sixteen climbers made it to Sunday's final at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai. Republic of Korea's athletes topped the men's and women's semi-final events, while Olympic champion Alberto Gines and top-ranked Brooke Raboutou delivered under pressure.

Republic of Korea’s sport climbers top Boulder & Lead semi-finals at OQS Shanghai

A virtual portfolio of never-before-seen tricks, a progress tracker, or a means to connect to others? Video edits are all of the above and more. Olympics.com spoke to athletes from BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing to find out why video edits have taken on such an important role in their sports.

The golden shot: The role of video edits in urban sports

Become a breaking judging expert with this simple guide from international judge B-Boy Intact and test your knowledge as you watch the breaking livestream from the Olympic Qualifier Series on Olympic Channel.

The 101 guide on judging a breaking battle

Scale buildings, swing off washing lines, or enter different worlds. We asked athletes from four urban sports represented at the Olympic Qualifier Series to reveal their superpowers. 

The marvellous universe of urban athlete superpowers

Olympics.com hung out with the Tokyo 2020 BMX Freestyle champion for 48 hours in Shanghai ahead of the city hosting the Olympic Qualifier Series to learn what makes the BMX community special and why fist bumps are a great way to bridge language barriers.

Charlotte WORTHINGTON

Want in on the BMX community? Charlotte Worthington has your backstage pass

Art with a countdown timer and an element of danger - that is one way to describe the four sports that will be featured at the Olympic Qualifier Series. We spoke to the athletes set to compete there about the importance that artistry and personal style have for them.

One minute to showcase your style: The artistic side of urban sports

Medellin native B-Girl Luma hid from the harsh realities of the streets when she was younger. Now she fuels off their energy and the fighting spirit of the breaking community around her. Join us on a tour of those streets with South America's top hope for the breaking competition at Paris 2024.

How Colombia’s unpredictable streets became B-Girl Luma’s safe haven

What do Michael Jackson, Vin Diesel, British royalty and a steel mill worker have in common? Breaking, of course. Find out about the most iconic moments in the evolution of the sport that is set to lit up the stage at the Olympic Qualifier Series and Paris 2024.

The evolution and unifying power of breaking

"One who looks on or watches" is the definition Merriam-Webster provides for the word "spectator". But athletes know it is a lot more than that. We spoke to those bound for Shanghai and Budapest about the magic of returning to an Olympic-size stage, this time with a live audience.

The magic of the crowd at the Olympic Qualifier Series

There has never been an Olympic qualifier event like it. But what exactly makes the Olympic Qualifier Series so special? We went to the athletes across the four sports to hear what gets them excited, inspired – and a bit nervous – ahead of the event's kick off in Shanghai on 16 May. All the action will be streamed live on Olympics.com and the official Olympics.com app.

What makes the Olympic Qualifier Series so special – an athlete’s perspective

Discover your guide to skateboarding at OQS including the Australian superstars, rising stars and all-important stakes heading into the qualifier showdown in Shanghai and Budapest.

Olympic Qualifier Series 2024 | Budapest

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