The fast and furious sport of BMX will be making only its second Olympic appearance at the London 2012 Games.
Key facts
Venue: BMX Track – Olympic Park
Dates: Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 August
Medal events: 2
Athletes: 48
BMX (Bicycle Motocross) began to take off in the late 1960s in California, around the time that motocross became popular in the US. The motorised sport was the inspiration for the pedal-powered version, a breathtaking spectacle that’s since become popular all over the world.
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