TULSA, Okla. — Team USA’s BMX team spent time on the track, practicing final runs before they headed to Paris.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are right around the corner.
Daleny Vaughn is one of the five members of the USA’s BMX team heading to Paris.
Some other members in Tulsa are Alise Willoughby, Kamren Larsen and Cameron Wood.
Vaughn said 20 years of hard work got her here, “I’m super proud it took a lot of dedication and sacrifice and hard work to get to this point, so for it to all pay off, it feels really good.”
Team USA BMX staff said their women’s team is ranked second in the world. Vaughn said the team's support keeps her going, “I wouldn’t be able to do it without them so thankful for that.”
Vaughn said having her family watch means the world to her.
“It’s going to be really special; they know how hard I’ve worked for this, and I’m just excited for them to be there and to be able to experience it with me,” said Vaughn.
Vaughn said there’s one team standing in the way of Team USA coming home with a gold medal, “The Netherlands are going to be coming in, or the Dutch, I should say they’re going to be coming in pretty hot.”
Team USA is leaving Tulsa on July 16th and they're inviting the community to send them off!
Olympic riders are greeting general attendees at Hardesty National BMX Stadium from 5 to 7 p.m. There, BMX fans can meet the Olympians, ask them questions and receive an exclusive signed Team USA BMX Olympic poster.
BMX racing for the Olympic games is scheduled to start August 1-2.
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