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Cory Coffey: The BMX pioneer still inspiring the new breed of riders

Link: https://olympics.com/en/news/cory-coffey-bmx-pioneer-inspiring-the-new-breed
The USA’s Cory Coffey wears a lot of hats: trailblazer, mother, two-times BMX street world champion, and more. But the 40-year-old juggles all her roles with style and is still competing on the biggest stages as a true legend of her sport. Olympics.com spoke to her about starting out as the only female at the BMX park, breaking new ground in her sport and setting an example for the next generation.

Local high school student to represent USA in BMX Freestyle World Championships

Link: https://local12.com/news/local/local-high-school-student-to-represent-usa-in-bmx-freestyle-world-championships-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates-team-bethany-hedrick-international-event-bike-event-beechwood-high-school-senior-olympics-paris-2024-cincinnati-ohio
“FT. MITCHELL, Ky. (WKRC) – In a few days Bethany Hedrick, 17, will be representing Team USA in the BMX Freestyle World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.”

Who is Shanaze Reade? The Crewe BMX star putting her relationship to the test on the BBC’s Unbreakable

Link: https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/who-shanaze-reade-crewe-bmx-7753620
“A new reality TV show on the BBC is challenging celebrity couples to show the strength of their relationships by competing in various challenges. It’s called Unbreakable, and one of the stars of its debut series is Crewe’s BMX world champion Shanaze Reade.”

Shanaze (right) features alongside ex-girlfriend Teddy (left) (Image: BBC)