The 2020 Summer Olympics witnessed the debut of the men's BMX freestyle event. The stage was set for heart-pounding action in Japan as the men's BMX freestyle event unfolded on July 31 and August 1, 2021, at the Ariake Urban Sports Park. 

Nine elite cyclists from eight nations descended upon the venue, each with their eyes on Olympic glory. Among these exceptional riders, the reigning (2021) World Champion was Logan Martin, hailing from Australia. Logan's impressive record also included a victory in 2017, establishing him as a true force to be reckoned with in the world of BMX freestyle.

2020 Summer Olympics: Men's BMX Freestyle Winners

• Gold: Logan Martin (Australia)
• Silver: Daniel Dhers (Venezuela)
• Bronze: Declan Brooks (Great Britain)

BMX Freestyle Competition Format

The competition featured a captivating two-round format, comprising a seeding round and a final, with each round having cyclists do two runs, each lasting 60 seconds. A panel of five judges evaluated the runs, assigning scores based on the difficulty and execution of the rider's performance. These scores were averaged to determine the total run score.

The seeding round's average scores were used to determine the start order for the final round, providing later riders with a knowledge advantage.

2020 Summer Olympics: Women's BMX Freestyle Winners

• Gold: Charlotte Worthington (Great Britain)
• Silver: Hannah Roberts (United States)
• Bronze: Nikita Ducarroz (Switzerland)

The women's BMX freestyle event showcased incredible talent, with Charlotte Worthington of Great Britain securing the gold medal. She was followed closely by reigning World Champion Hannah Roberts (United States) and Nikita Ducarroz of Switzerland.