Though the thermometer dipped ever so slightly to a still-scorching 32°C, Sunday brought another blazing chapter to the 2025 BMX Racing World Cup. Fortunately, unlike the gusty ordeal of 2024 when a round got cancelled, the winds stayed calm, setting the stage for a day of high-calibre international racing. Michelle Wissink, donning the red leader plate with a confidence befitting a champion, made her mark once again in the Under 23 category. Starting out wide from lane 6 and trailing through the first turn, Wissink had to artfully weave her way past Marie Favrel (FRA) and Derin Merten (USA) to chase down Lily Greenough (NZL), who had surged ahead with a textbook holeshot. But Michelle had her eyes on victory—by the third straight, she gracefully pumped her way into the lead. Emily Hutt (GBR) came charging from behind and nearly stole the spotlight with a clever high-low maneuver in the final corner. The sprint to the line was a heart-stopper, with Wissink clinching the win ahead of Hutt and Greenough. Une finale pleine de passion!
Chaos and Control in Under 23 Men
The men’s Under 23 final, by contrast, began in disarray—four riders tumbled before reaching the first corner. Unshaken by the crash were Jason Noordam, Jesse Asmus (AUS), and Pierre Geisse (FRA), who kept their composure and focus. Joshua Jolly (AUS), however, lost vital momentum and could not recover in time to challenge for the podium. In the end, it was a clean double triumph for Jason Noordam, with Asmus securing second and Geisse riding home in third. Bravo!
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