BMX racing enthusiasts are in for a treat as the world’s best riders gather in Rock Hill for the annual World Championships. The competition, held at the Rock Hill Supercross Park, will showcase the skill and determination of these talented athletes.
With the entire World Cup season behind them, riders have had ample time to prepare for this weekend’s event. In the women’s field, Australia’s Sakakibara is the standout contender. She has won four World Cup races and finished second in two others this season, and she will be looking to defend her title that she won last year in Tulsa. Another athlete to watch is Great Britain’s Shriever, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and defended her UCI World Championship title last year in Tulsa.
The men’s field is equally competitive with French riders expected to make a strong showing. Romain Mahieu, who leads the UCI points standings, will be looking to defend his 2023 World Championship title that he won last year in Tulsa. Joris Daudet, who is currently second on points, appears to have recovered from a collarbone injury and is ready to compete. Colombia also has a strong presence with riders like Diego Arboleda and Carlos Ramirez.
Niek Kimmann from the Netherlands will be looking to continue his impressive run of form after winning gold at last year’s Tokyo Olympics and picking up two first-place finishes in Tulsa. Australian rider Izaac Kennedy will also be a threat on the track after finishing second chasing Kimmann twice this season. With such an impressive lineup of talent set to race at Rock Hill Supercross Park this weekend, fans can expect an exciting showdown for BMX supremacy.