Vincent Leygonie Explained

Vincent Leygonie
Birth Date:	October 27, 1997
Birth Place:	Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa
Discipline:	BMX freestyle
Show-Medals:	yes

Vincent Leygonie (born October 27, 1997) is a South African BMX cyclist in the freestyle discipline.^[1]

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

UCI Cycling World Championships

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pro BMX rider Vincent Leygonie is flying high. Krugersdorp News. 14 April 2019.
2. Web site: Vincent Leygonie wins inaugural BMX Freestyle SA Champs. Biz Community. 31 May 2023.
3. Web site: Athletes' quotas for BMX Freestyle men's event. 26 June 2024. UCI. 7 August 2024.
4. Web site: LEYGONIE READY TO SHOWCASE HIS BMX TRICKS AT PARIS OLYMPICS. Lemke. Gary. www.sasportspress.co.za. SA Sports Press. 7 August 2024.