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24 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta Diamars, 3 October 2023
Mi-John Falconi Dominates BMX in Florida
DURING an action-packed weekend of BMX racing from emerged triumphant in the Open Mix category.
September 29th to 30th and October 1st, young BMX What’s truly remarkable is that Mi-John Falconi, who began
sensation Mi-John Falconi took the Florida BMX scene by his BMX journey just 10 months ago in December 2022, has
storm, marking his debut on the international stage while already made a significant impact. While he initially raced in
proudly representing Aruba. In a remarkable display of skill the Novice category in Aruba, in the United States, he was
and determination, Mi-John not only held his own but also placed among the Intermediates, a testament to his rapid
emerged victorious in various categories. progress.
On day one, he fearlessly tackled two categories: Open Mix Mi-John’s list of accomplishments continues to grow. He has
and the Intermediate division for 7-year-olds, securing a dominated local races, securing four victories in the Novice
commendable second place in the latter. category. This talented young athlete also shone on the
international stage, claiming first place on both days of the
Day two saw Mi-John competing once again in the fiercely Latin American International races in the 7-year-old Novice
competitive Intermediate category for 7-year-olds, and true category.
to form, he clinched another second-place finish.
With an unwavering passion for BMX, Mi-John Falconi extends
Day three witnessed his unrelenting pursuit of excellence his gratitude to all those who have supported him along this
with two more categories: Open Mix and Intermediate for exhilarating journey. His meteoric rise in the world of BMX
7-year-olds. Mi-John’s dedication paid off as he claimed is a testament to his talent and dedication, and he shows no
the top spot in the Intermediate 7-year-old category and signs of slowing down.
