American BMX Freestyle queen Hannah Roberts flipped the script after her Olympic heartbreak, landing her fifth consecutive world title at the Urban Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi. The 23-year-old crushed competition with a near-perfect 95.70-point first run – a score no rival could touch
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But the real stunner? China’s cyclists turned the women’s final into their personal playground , claiming spots 2 through 6! Sun Sibei’s gravity-defying 94.06-point silver run and Fan Xiaotong’s bronze kept fans on the edge of their seats, even as Sun took a tumble in her second attempt.
Roberts’ victory lap comes just months after finishing eighth at Paris 2024 – proving even legends bounce back stronger. “Every crash teaches you to fly higher,” she told reporters post-win.
Notably absent? Paris Olympic champ Deng Yawen and silver medalist Perris Benegas, who skipped this season finale. But with China’s rising stars dominating the ranks, the BMX world is watching – will 2025 bring new challengers?
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Roberts dominates BMX Freestyle as China shines at World Championships
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