BMX Australia

Shane Rosa

2015 World Junior Time Trial Champion

Andrew Hughes

2016 Junior Elite National Champion

Sara Jones

2018 BMXA National Series UCI Champion

Leanna Curtis

2016 National Elite Champion

Brandon Te Hiko

2018 Elite National Champion

Kai Sakakibara

Dual Oceania Champion

Nickname:

N/A

Born:

Gold Coast, Queensland

Lives:

Sydney, New South Wales

Age started riding:

Coach:

Troy Fisher, James Tennent, Wade Bootes

Number

#77

Club

Southlake Illawarra BMX Club

Favourite track

Bathurst

Major Achievements

Olympics:

Yet to debut

World Championships:

2018 – 1/4 finals

World Cups:

2018 – 4th R6; semi final R4, R5

Oceania Championships:

2019 – Elite, 1st
2017 – Elite, 1st

National Championships:

2017 – Elite, 1st

Social Media Handles:

Instagram: @sakakibarakai
Facebook: kaisakakibarabmx
Twitter: @sakakibarakai_

Personal Sponsors:

DK Bicycles, Oakley, Shimano, Michram Industries, Peabody, Fist Handwear, Box Components, Shoei, HT Components, Onyx, Parkside Sports Physio

Info

Something people may not know about you:

I spent 6 years of my life in Japan, from when I was 4 years old. I can speak Japanese fluently!

Hobbies outside BMX:

Reading and exploring.

Favourite snack on race day:

Nutella sandwich

Person you look up to & why:

Sam Willoughby has been my idol since I was 12 years old. He continues to inspire me with the relentless mindset he brings to life every single day.