Stefano Rellandini/Reuters

Jill Kintner (R) of the U.S. rides past Tanya Bailey (C) of Australia and Nicole Callisto (L) of Australia during the women's semifinal run for the BMX cycling competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 22, 2008.

It's not hard to see why BMX racing was made an Olympic sport for the first time this year, and it's not just because it appeals to young people. It features furious, non-stop action, soaring jumps and chain reaction crashes. No lane markers in this race.

Discuss this post