Izaac Kennedy
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Izaac Kennedy (born 24 October 2000) is an Australian cyclist competing in BMX Supercross events.[1]
Early life
[edit]Brought up in Queensland,[2] he started riding BMX bikes when he was three years-old. By the time he was nine years-old he had won his firat first State Title and competed in his first World Title event, finishing fourth in his age group.[3]
Career
[edit]At the age of 18 years-old, Kennedy won the elite men's national title at the Australian national championships in 2019. He also finished on the podium in his first World Cup final, and reached the quarter finals of his debut World Championships.[4][3] He retained his Australian national title in December 2021.[5] In doing so, became the first back-to-back Australian champion for over twenty years. He would later reach the World Championship final for the first time, placing seventh overall.[6][4]
In July 2023, Kennedy suffered a knee ligament injury in Nevada that ruled him out of racing for the rest of the season.[7]
He returned for the first round of the 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Cup in New Zealand in February 2024. He then won the third round in Brisbane in February 2024.[8] He subsequently clinched the overall UCI BMX Supercross World Cup title with two second places in Tulsa in April 2024.[9][10][11]
Personal life
[edit]From the City of Gold Coast, his home track is in Nerang, Queensland.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "KENNEDY Izaac". Olympics.com.
- ^ Kerr, Judith (17 July 2019). "Medal haul expected as top BMX riders head to world champs". Courier Mail. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b "MEET IZAAC KENNEDY – WORLD NUMBER SIX BMX SUPERSTAR". Rawc.com.au. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Izaac Kennedy". auscycling.org.au. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Cordier, Xavier (20 December 2021). "Izaac Kennedy claims back-to-back national championships". auscycling.
- ^ "Izaac Kennedy - Bike Check". luxbmx.com. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Izaac Kennedy suffers season-ending injury blow on eve of BMX World Championships". auscycling. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "IZAAC KENNEDY WINS THE UCI BMX WORLD CUP IN AUSTRALIA, CEDRIC BUTTI IN 2ND". bmxracinggroup. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Doherty, Luke (29 April 2024). "Aussie duo's huge Olympics statement in BMX World Cup triumphs". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "BMX Racing World Cup 2024: Australia's Saya Sakakibara and Izaac Kennedy crowned champions". Olympics.com. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "IZAAC KENNEDY & CEDRIC BUTTI BOTH ON THE PODIUM AT THE UCI BMX WORLD CUP FINALS". bmxracinggroup. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ de Jong, Bart (31 January 2022). "2022 GOALS: SPEEDY IZAAC KENNEDY (AUS)". Fatbmx. Retrieved 1 May 2024.