Reilly Snags Silver in Thrilling BMX Freestyle Finale.

Multi Sports Paris 2024 Olympics

Reilly Snags Silver in Thrilling BMX Freestyle Finale.

Kieran Reilly of Great Britain clinched a thrilling BMX freestyle silver in a dramatic Paris final, showcasing an electrifying performance that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

The 23-year-old Kieran Reilly initially scored 93.70 in his first BMX freestyle run, securing second place and guaranteeing at least a bronze. 

In his second run, he improved to 93.91, maintaining the silver position. However, Argentina’s Jose Torres Gil took gold with a score of 94.82.

Having topped the qualifiers on Tuesday, Reilly was last to perform in the final and knew exactly what he needed. After a challenging and impressive run, he sank to his knees, visibly emotional. 

Tears were shared among him and his support team, including Tokyo 2020 BMX freestyle champion Charlotte Worthington, who didn’t make the Paris final.