Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's BMX

Today, Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's BMX has gained unprecedented relevance in various areas, whether in the world of work, in everyday life or in the academic field. Its influence has become palpable in practically all aspects of our society, generating a significant impact on the way we relate, work and function in the digital environment. This is why it is vitally important to understand and analyze in a deep and critical way the role that Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's BMX plays in our daily lives, as well as the challenges and opportunities that its presence entails. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's BMX and how its presence continues to have a relevant impact on today's society.

Women's BMX
at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad
VenueOlympic BMX Centre
Date17–19 August 2016
Competitors16 from 13 nations
Winning time34.093 s
Medalists
1st place, gold medalist(s) Mariana Pajón  Colombia
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Alise Post  United States
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Stefany Hernández  Venezuela
← 2012
2020 →

The women's BMX racing competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro took place on 17 and 19 August 2016 at the Olympic BMX Centre.

The medals were presented by Camiel Eurlings, IOC member, Netherlands and Brian Cookson, President of the UCI.

Schedule

All times are Brasília Time (UTC−03:00)

Date Time Round
Wednesday, 17 August 2016 13:30 Seeding run
Friday, 19 August 2016 13:30 Semi-finals and final

Results

Seeding run

Rank Name Time Notes
1  Mariana Pajón (COL) 34.508
2  Caroline Buchanan (AUS) 34.752
3  Laura Smulders (NED) 35.114
4  Stefany Hernández (VEN) 35.202
5  Simone Christensen (DEN) 35.251
6  Elke Vanhoof (BEL) 35.325
7  Brooke Crain (USA) 35.345
8  Alise Post (USA) 35.509
9  Merle van Benthem (NED) 35.644
10  Lauren Reynolds (AUS) 35.666
11  Yaroslava Bondarenko (RUS) 35.682
12  Manon Valentino (FRA) 36.377
13  Amanda Carr (THA) 36.464
14  Nadja Pries (GER) 37.152
15  Priscilla Carnaval (BRA) 37.534
16  Gabriela Díaz (ARG) 40.073

Semi-finals

Standings after run 2:

Semi-final 1

Rank Name 1st run 2nd run 3rd run Total Notes
1  Mariana Pajón (COL) 34.642 (1) 35.098 (1) 34.479 (1) 3 Q
2  Alise Post (USA) 35.480 (3) 35.117 (2) 35.417 (3) 8 Q
3  Stefany Hernández (VEN) 35.282 (2) 52.695 (7) 34.912 (2) 11 Q
4  Manon Valentino (FRA) 36.226 (5) 35.448 (3) 35.744 (4) 12 Q
5  Gabriela Díaz (ARG) 39.669 (8) 38.965 (4) 38.625 (5) 17
6  Amanda Carr (THA) 36.869 (6) 39.782 (5) 43.217 (7) 18
7  Simone Christensen (DEN) 35.631 (4) 48.134 (6) 1:21.312 (8) 18
8  Merle van Benthem (NED) 37.378 (7) 1:47.817 (8) 39.990 (6) 21

Semi-final 2

Rank Name 1st run 2nd run 3rd run Total Notes
1  Laura Smulders (NED) 34.938 (2) 34.670 (1) 34.670 (1) 4 Q
2  Brooke Crain (USA) 35.095 (3) 35.405 (2) 34.891 (2) 7 Q
3  Elke Vanhoof (BEL) 35.350 (4) 36.834 (6) 35.570 (3) 13 Q
4  Yaroslava Bondarenko (RUS) 35.800 (5) 35.310 (3) 36.126 (5) 13 Q
5  Caroline Buchanan (AUS) 34.523 (1) 35.405 (4) 1:21.586 (8) 13
6  Lauren Reynolds (AUS) 35.800 (6) 53.373 (7) 36.017 (4) 17
7  Nadja Pries (GER) 36.864 (7) 36.683 (5) 38.540 (7) 19
8  Priscilla Carnaval (BRA) 36.949 (8) 54.183 (8) 38.210 (6) 22

Final

Rank Name Time
1st place, gold medalist(s)  Mariana Pajón (COL) 34.093
2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Alise Post (USA) 34.435
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  Stefany Hernández (VEN) 34.755
4  Brooke Crain (USA) 35.520
5  Yaroslava Bondarenko (RUS) 36.017
6  Elke Vanhoof (BEL) 39.538
7  Laura Smulders (NED) 1:52.235
8  Manon Valentino (FRA) 2:41.109

References

  1. ^ "Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's BMX". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.