Maik Baier

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Maik Baier
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1989-06-20) 20 June 1989 (age 35)
Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Sport
CountryGermany
Sport Cycling
Event BMX

Maik Baier (born 20 June 1989 in Bietigheim-Bissingen) is a German racing cyclist who represents Germany in BMX. [1] He was selected to represent Germany at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the men's BMX event, where he finished in 29th place. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Maik Baier". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  2. "Men's BMX Racing". London 2012 Olympics. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.