David Graf (BMX rider)

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David Graf
Personal information
NationalitySwiss
Born (1989-09-08) 8 September 1989 (age 34)
Winterthur, Switzerland
Cycling career
Team information
Current teamFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Discipline BMX racing
RoleRider
UCI BMX racing World Cup career
Starts19
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums3
Best finish2nd in 2016
Medal record
Men's BMX racing
Representing Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Event1st2nd3rd
World Championships 002
World Cup 011
European Games 001
European Championships 011
Total025
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Heusden-Zolder BMX racing
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Arnhem BMX racing
World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 BMX racing
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 BMX racing
European Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Baku BMX racing
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2016 VeronaBMX racing
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2016 VeronaBMX time trial

David Graf (born 8 September 1989) is a Swiss male BMX rider, representing his nation at international competitions. [1] He won the bronze medal at the 2015 European Games. He competed at world championships, inclusive the 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 UCI BMX World Championships, winning the bronze medal in the 2015 men's race. [2]

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References

  1. "David Graf 2015 UCI World #3". 15.ie. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  2. "2015 UCI BMX World Championships: Entries list". tissottiming.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.