 Gommers in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 September 1998 Wuustwezel, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | BMX racing |
Ruben Gommers (born 29 September 1998) is a Belgian BMX racer. [1] He competed in the men's BMX racing event at the 2024 Summer Olympics. [2]
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