Australia’s Sakakibara, Britain’s Shriever Headline 2023 BMX World Cup in South Carolina

BMX racing fans from around the globe are heading to Rock Hill, South Carolina for the 2023 World Championships. The event brings together the best riders in the sport, who have spent the whole season preparing for this weekend’s competition.

In the women’s field, Australia’s Sakakibara will be looking to defend her 2023 Overall World Cup title. With four World Cup wins and two second-place finishes under her belt, she is considered the woman to beat. Great Britain’s Shriever, who won gold at Tokyo 2020 and defended her UCI World Championships title last year in Tulsa, is also a force to be reckoned with.

The men’s field is expected to be just as competitive. France has been dominating this season and will likely have a strong showing at Rock Hill. Romain Mahieu, UCI points leader and defending champion of Tulsa, is looking to continue his streak of success on the track. Joris Daudet, who currently sits in second place in points and has recovered from a collarbone injury earlier in the season, will also be competing for glory. Colombia has also made its presence known on the global stage with riders like Diego Arboleda and Carlos Ramirez joining forces to take on the best of the best.

Niek Kimmann from The Netherlands, who took gold at Tokyo 2020 and secured two first-place finishes at Tulsa last week, will be looking to continue his winning ways at Rock Hill. Australian rider Izaac Kennedy has been chasing Kimmann closely this season and could pose a threat to his title aspirations as well. With such a talented field of riders set to compete, it promises to be an exciting event for BMX fans worldwide.

As BMX racing enthusiasts gear up for this epic showdown in Rock Hill, they can expect some intense action on both tracks over three days of competition starting Friday through Sunday.