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Women's BMX
Key Facts
Olympic debut
2008
2008 Gold medallist
- Anne-Caroline Chausson
- France
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- Gold
Mariana Pajon Colombia 
- Silver
Sarah Walker New Zealand 
- Bronze
Laura Smulders Netherlands 
Reade eyes track cycling return
Shanaze Reade is considering a return to track cycling at the Rio 2016 Olympics after failing to win a BMX medal in London.
11 Aug 12
Reade tempted by track at Rio 2016
11 Aug 12
Great Britain's BMX star Shanaze Reade says she is interested in changing disciplines and taking up track cycling for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
Reade misses out on Olympic medal
10 Aug 12
Great Britain's Shanaze Reade suffers Olympic disappointment again with a sixth-place finish in the women's BMX final.
Reade and Phillips in solid start
8 Aug 12
Great Britain's Shanaze Reade opens her campaign for BMX gold by qualifying fifth fastest in the opening time trial.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pajon |
COL
|
37.706 | |
| 2 | Walker |
NZL
|
38.133 | |
| 3 | Smulders |
NED
|
38.231 |
Head to Head
Shanaze Reade vs Sandra Aleksejeva
Shanaze Reade
Height
1.7m (5'7")
Weight
79kg
Age
24
Sandra Aleksejeva
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
2
London 2012 results
19 Women's BMX
Height
1.64m (5'5")
Weight
62kg
Age
22
Picture Galleries
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Comment & Analysis
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