[Sports News / Kyoto]We presented the “Kyoto Prefecture Sports Award Excellence Award” to Rim Nakamura, a native of Kyoto City who won the 5th place at the Men’s Freestyle Park on Bicycle BMX at the Olympic Games 2020. BMX Freestyle Park is a competition in which you jump from various jumping platforms using a competition bicycle, and during the jump you compete for the high degree of perfection of the technique, such as vertical rotation, horizontal rotation, and rotation of only the bicycle. It has become an official event since the Tokyo Olympics. Nakamura won 2nd place in the 1st round of this year’s world championship held in Hiroshima, 5th place in the 2nd round in France, and 3rd round in China, resulting in the first overall victory for the Japanese. It shined. When asked about his impressions of the victory, Governor Nishiwaki said, “I was happy because it was my first victory. After I thought I was able to run, the results continued.” Regarding his future goals, he stated his aspirations, “I have gained confidence by standing at the awards at the world championships, so I will do my best to aim for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.” In response, Governor Nishiwaki encouraged, “Since the name Rim Nakamura was named, the fate must have been decided. It seems that there are not many chances, so please do your best.” ◆ Rim Nakamura Player Born in Kyoto City on February 9, 2002. I started riding at the age of 3 due to the influence of Mr. Tatsuji, the father of a former BMX player. The first champion of the 17th All Japan Championship. In August 19th, he won second place in the X Games US tournament where top professionals gathered. Born in Tsukuba Kaisei High School, Kyoto. WingArc1st affiliation. “Rim Nakamura” is derived from “rim” which is a part of bicycle.
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