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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