Vincent Leygonie
South African BMX cyclist
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Vincent Leygonie (born October 27, 1997) is a South African BMX cyclist in the freestyle discipline.[1]
BornOctober 27, 1997
Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa
Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa
DisciplineBMX freestyle
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1997 Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | BMX freestyle |
Career
Leygonie won the 2023 South African national freestyle championships.[2]
2024 Olympics
In June 2024, Leygonie qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in BMX Freestyle Park event.[3] He became the first African cyclist, male or female, to take part in this event.[4] Leygonie finished 12th in the qualification round and didn't advance to the final.
Competitive history
All results are sourced from the Union Cycliste Internationale.
As of August 7th, 2024
Olympic Games
| Event | Freestyle Park |
|---|---|
 2024 Paris |
12th |
UCI Cycling World Championships
| Event | Freestyle Park |
|---|---|
 2023 Glasgow |
65th |
