Women Pro
1 ALISE POST, REDLINE, CHULA VISTA, CA
2 MARIANA PAJON, DANS, KATY, TX
3 BROOKE CRAIN, FACTORY HARO/PROMAX, VISALIA, CA
4 CAROLINE BUCHANAN, SUN CITY, CA
5 LAUREN REYNOLDS, AUSTRALIND, WA
6 FLORENCIA SORIANO, CORDOBA ARGENTINA
7 LEANNA CURTIS (NCH), OAK FLATS, NSW
8 MIKA SHAW, HOSTILE ELITE, CASTLE ROCK, CO
AA Pro
1 ANTHONY DEAN, STAY STRONG /DHR, CHULA VISTA, CA
Name: Twan van Gendt
Number in Rio: 148
Country: The Netherlands
Result: 5th in semi
How tough was the competition in your country to get a spot on the Olympic team for Rio?
Twan van Gendt: Well it was pretty tough. Jelle and I where the first nominated but due a lot of injuries I almost missed out on the Olympics. Making the main at the World Championships saved and secured my spot for the Olympics
Elite Men:
1. Joris Daudet, Chase Bicycles
2. Kenneth Gustafsson, Doublecross
3. Anthony Dean, Stay Strong
4. Nic Long, Haro Bikes
5. Trent Jones, Thrill
6. Jeremy Smith
7. Corben Sharrah, Daylight
8. Connor Fields, Chase Bicycles
Elite Women:
2016 USA BMX Grands 1st Round USA BMX
Name: Stefany Hernández
Number in Rio: 469
Country: Venezuela
Result: Bronze Medal
How tough was the competition in your country to get a spot on the Olympic team for Rio?
Stefany Hernández: The toughest competition was against myself. I was giving my best to get a spot for my country. I'm the only female rider.
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The 2016 USA BMX Race of Champions
Name: David Graf
Number in Rio: 48
Country: Switzerland
Result: 14 I think
How tough was the competition in your country to get a spot on the Olympic team for Rio?
David Graf: It was probably the hardest one of all the countries this year. Between Renaud Blanc and myself. The fact we had to choose between World Cup ranked 4 and 5 after Papendal speaks a lot I guess.
What kind of preparation did you do with the National Olympic team before you took off to Brasil?
David Graf: I stayed at home, followed my normal routine and tried to avoid the hype.
The track looked a bit different than at the test event(s). What did you like about the Olympic track and what did you think didn't work?
David Graf: I liked everything but the first turn. It was probably the most fun track I've ridden in my career.
Elite Men:
1 Ariel Joao DA SILVA BRA 22 30 30
2 Renato REZENDE BRA 25 20 20
3 Felipe BRICK BRA 30 15 15
4 Guilherme BOURSCHEIDT BRA 23 10 10
5 Franklin VASCONCELOS VITOR BRA 19 8 8
6 Bruno ANDRADE COGO BRA 19 6 6
7 Edipo Galdino BONAPAZ BRA 27 4 4
8 DNF Leandro DA SILVA NORONHA JR BRA 19 2 2
Elite Women:
1 Priscilla STEVAUX CARNAVAL BRA 23 30 30
2 Julia ALVES DOS SANTOS BRA 20 20 20
3 Thaynara MOROSINI CHAVES BRA 21 15 15
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