Belgian Cycling will be sending BMX Racer Elke Vanhoof to the 2020-1 Tokyo Olympics. Elke is a multi-time Belgian National Champ and has consistently been a top 10 world-ranked racer over the last couple of years and in 2016, Elke finished 6th at the Rio Olympics. This will be her second time selected. Photo by @navadanet
To make it even more special, Elke will be going to the Olympics with life partner and road cyclist Valerie Demey.
A dream come true?Officially selected for the @olympics2021 Tokyo and what makes it extra special, I get to share this moment with my partner in crime @elkevanhoof91? #letsdothis Thank you everyone for supporting me in this journey and lets rock?(with my rock ?) #roadtotokyo pic.twitter.com/Vtgqp1cYg6
— valerie demey (@valeriedemey) June 11, 2021