Paris 2024 | 18-year-old wins women's park final of cycling BMX freestyle(1/6)

Gold medalistDeng Yawen of of China (centre), Silver medalist Perris Benegas of the USA (L) and Bronze medalist Natalya Diehm of Australiapose for a photoduring the awarding ceremony of the Women's BMX freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, France, July 31, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

The 18-year-old Deng won a historic Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle BMX park competition on Wednesday.

Deng Yawen of China competes during the women's park final of cycling BMX freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Deng Yawen of China competes during the women's park final of cycling BMX freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Deng Yawen of China competes during the women's park final of cycling BMX freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Deng Yawen of China competes during the women's park final of cycling BMX freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Deng Yawen of China competes during the women's park final of cycling BMX freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)