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Stars, Stripes, and Senders: Team USA takes on day 2 in Copenhagen

PULL BMX
Jul 29
2 min read

Another day in Copenhagen brought another wave of fierce battles and more World Titles awarded at the 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Championships. A total of 888 riders launched from the top of the 5-meter hill, each chasing the dream of joining the elite 96 who would walk away with a coveted World Plate. From early morning motos to adrenaline-charged finals, the day was packed with the kind of racing that defines the world stage—intense, determined, and unforgettable.

Fans around the world tuned in as the final Cruiser mains and the youngest 20” Challenge categories hit the track, showcasing both rising stars and seasoned talent. With elbows out and focus dialed in, each racer gave it their all in pursuit of a World Championship title. Whether defending a plate or making their Worlds debut, the passion on display was unmistakable. Every gate drop carried the weight of national pride, personal ambition, and the relentless pursuit of BMX greatness.

Team USA opened the day’s finals with a statement win, as Helmuts Svikss powered to victory in the 9 Boys class. Holding off a strong challenge from France’s Kalani Helme, Svikss kept his Supercross BMX bike out front and brought the Stars and Stripes to the top of the podium. Two more American riders would join him in the winners’ circle. Remy “The Rockstar” Sessa delivered a commanding performance in 10 Girls, leading wire to wire and stretching her advantage through the second and third straights. Known for her fearless style and send-it mentality, Sessa’s World Title added another chapter to her rising legacy.

Just one age group down, the 9 Girls final featured four Team USA racers. Defending World Champion Tenisyn McKee once again rose to the occasion, claiming back-to-back titles. She was joined on the podium by Alexis “Gigi” Southwell in second and Canada’s Autumn Zambo in third, with Teegan Leeper finishing fourth and Irelyn McGinley seventh—another powerful showing from the North American contingent.

As the medal count heats up, the USA sits just one behind France—15 to 16—in a tight race for Challenge Class dominance. With two more action-packed days ahead, the battles in Copenhagen are only getting better. Stay locked in for every gate drop and fast lap as BMX’s brightest chase their moment on the world stage.