Hannah Roberts 2024 World Title 1130×600 BMX
Team USA
Justin Dowell Adds Bronze to His World Championship Medal Collection
The 2024 UCI Urban World Championships brought the world’s top BMX Freestyle athletes to Abu Dhabi for exciting competition across BMX Freestyle Park, BMX Freestyle Flatland, and Trials. Representing the United States, seven athletes traveled to the United Arab Emirates to compete in the championship event.
The week began with the men’s qualifying rounds, where Justin Dowell (Virginia Beach, Va.; Hyper BMX), Bryce Tryon (Lodi, Calif.; Free Agent Bikes), Kaden Stone (Lake Elsinore, Calif.; Free Agent Bikes), and Nick Bruce (Youngstown, Ohio; DK Bicycles) advanced to the semi-finals as part of the top 24 riders. In the semi-finals, Dowell delivered a standout run, earning fifth place and securing his spot in the Finals.
On the women’s side, Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.; Hyper BMX) qualified second, facing strong competition from Team China, which placed six riders in the final round of twelve. Angie Marino (Buffalo, N.Y.; Cult Crew) put down two solid runs but finished 19th, falling short of advancing. Cory Coffey (Detroit, Mich.; Garden of Life), a trailblazer in women’s BMX, competed in what marked the final contest of her accomplished career.
Saturday’s Finals showcased the best in BMX Freestyle Park. The women’s competition saw next-level progression, with Roberts once again claiming the top step of the podium to secure her sixth World Title. Despite a strong showing from top qualifier Sibei Sun (CHN), a flat tire during her final run allowed Roberts to retain the […]
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