Laura Smulders

Cyclist and BMX World Championship medalist

Laura Smulders - Cyclist and BMX World Championship medalist
Born

December 9th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Started competitive cycling at a young age and specialized in BMX racing. Achieved significant success in international competitions, securing multiple medals at the UCI BMX World Championships. Competed at the Olympic Games, representing the Netherlands. Consistently ranked among the top BMX riders in the world.

Won bronze at the UCI BMX World Championships

Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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