Miyanda Maseti
South African BMX rider (born 2005)
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Born | (2005-07-26) 26 July 2005 (age 19)[1] | ||||||||||||||
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Miyanda Maseti (born 26 July 2005) is a South African BMX racer. A multiple-time national champion and African Continental Champion, she was selected for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the first black woman to represent South African cycling at the Olympics.
Career
From Johannesburg, she started BMX racing when she was four years-old. She is a multiple-time South African national champion.[2] She claimed a sixth national title in 2024.[3] She won the African Continental Championships in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to secure a place at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[4]
With her selection, she became the first black woman to represent South African cycling at the Olympic Games.[5]
References
- ^ "Miyanda Maseti". Eurosport. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Merrell, Chloe (2 June 2023). "South African BMX Olympic hopeful Miyanda Maseti: A need for speed". Olympics.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Kamaar, Thaabit (12 July 2024). "Miyanda Maseti Gears Up for BMX Debut at Paris Olympics". salaamedia.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Moorgass, Jared (8 July 2024). "SA BMX champion Miyanda Maseti to make history at Paris Olympics". captownetc. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Simbembe, Yanga (7 July 2024). "SA BMX champ Miyanda Maseti prepares to enjoy history-making Olympic ride". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 1 August 2024.