Maris Strombergs of Latvia wins the first gold medal for his country and the second gold medal awarded for the newly introduced sport of BMX cycling. French Anne-Caroline Chausson has the distinction as the first Olympic gold medalist for the sport when she won the women’s BMX competition.
Photo credits: Adam Pretty and Phil Walter.
Maris Strombergs Bags First Gold Medal for Latvia
August 22nd, 2008 | BMX Racing, Latvia
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How cool was that?
Go Latvia!
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