Hannah Roberts Wins the Second Stage of the UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup!
The women’s final at FISE Shanghai 2025, the second stage of the UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup, delivered an incredible show with 8 top riders competing for victory. Each competitor had two runs, with the best score counting toward the final ranking. This stage is part of a three-stop circuit: Montpellier, Shanghai, and Sakai
The Riders
- Lara Lessmann (Germany)
- Lilyanna Seidler (Germany)
- Mio Yoshida (Japan)
- Kim Léa Muller (Germany)
- Natalya Diehm (Australia, Olympian)
- Noemi Molnar (Hungary, 15 years old, first World Cup)
- Hannah Roberts (USA, 6-time world champion)
- Miharu Ozawa (Japan)
Note: No Chinese riders participated this time due to national championships counting toward Olympic qualification.
Spectacular Runs and a Memorable Podium
Hannah Roberts quickly took the lead with a perfect first run, combining technical transfers and bold tricks, scoring 94.20 points and taking the top spot. Unfortunately, she fell on her second run and injured her arm but still kept her first-place finish.
Kim Léa Muller, three-time European champion, fell on her first run but bounced back with a perfect second run scoring 87.60 points, securing second place on the podium.
Noemi Molnar, the 15-year-old Hungarian prodigy, impressed in her first World Cup with an incredible run including a double truck, scoring 86.40 points and claiming third place.
Special mention to Miharu Ozawa, who amazed spectators with her speed and style, performing backflips and technical transfers. Her first run scored 84.50 points, and her high-risk barspin combo wowed the crowd, despite a fall on her second run that placed her last.
Final Podium – FISE Shanghai 2025
- Hannah Roberts – 1st place
- Kim Léa Muller – 2nd place
- Noemi Molnar – 3rd place
This final showcased the incredible talent and unique style of the women riders, with bold tricks, impressive risk-taking, and a competition of exceptional technical level.
