 Jones training at the Olympic BMX Center in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1994 |
| Team information | |
| Current team |  New Zealand |
| Discipline | BMX racing |
| Role | Rider |
Trent Jones (born 12 August 1994) is a New Zealand male BMX rider, representing his nation at international competitions. He competed in the time trial event at the 2015 UCI BMX World Championships. [1]
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