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.
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 2005[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Team information | |||||||||||||||
| Discipline | BMX racing | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
| |||||||||||||||
Career
editFrom 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
edit- ^ "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.