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Miyanda Maseti (born 26 July 2005) is a South African BMX racer. A multiple-time national champion and African Continental Champion, she was selected for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the first black woman to represent South African cycling at the Olympics.
From Johannesburg, she started BMX racing when she was four years-old. She is a multiple-time South African national champion. [2] She claimed a sixth national title in 2024. [3] She won the African Continental Championships in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to secure a place at the 2024 Summer Olympics. [4]
With her selection, she became the first black woman to represent South African cycling at the Olympic Games. [5]
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