Great Britain’s Charlotte Worthington won the first-ever gold medal in BMX freestyle on Sunday.
#GBR's Charlotte Worthington wins the first ever #BMXFreestyle Olympic gold!
— Olympics (@Olympics) August 1, 2021
She takes the women's park event with a never landed before 360 backflip!@UCI_BMX_FS @TeamGB pic.twitter.com/ZQCBb07RMn
Worthington sealed the win when she became the first woman to land a 360-degree backflip in competition. The risky trick earned Worthington a podium-topping score of 97.50.
“It was definitely a gamble, and it’s amazing when gambles pay off,” she said afterward.
American Hannah Roberts followed close behind Worthington, capturing the silver medal in a thrilling BMX final.