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A conversation with BMX racer Maris Strombergs

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In 2008, BMX (bicycle motocross) racing, was introduced as an Olympic sport at the Summer Games in Beijing.

Maris Strombergs of Latvia became the first athlete to win gold in the event, defeating USA’s Mike Day (silver) and Donny Robinson (bronze) in a time of 36.190 seconds. With the win, he became Latvia’s first gold medalist of the 2008 Games.

In 2008, Strombergs also won the UCI BMX World Championships.

Strombergs, 23, answered a few questions before competing recently  …  Details

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