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Olympic BMX Cyclist Killed in Car Accident

33-year-old was three-time world champ

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 15, 2012 8:22 AM CDT

(AP) – Olympic BMX cyclist Kyle Bennett has been killed in an automobile accident in eastern Texas. He was 33. A statement from USA Cycling says the single-vehicle crash happened early yesterday in Conroe, north of Houston. Bennett was a three-time BMX world champion and won an automatic spot on the first US BMX Olympic team in 2008. USA Cycling's CEO said Bennett was a pioneer in Olympic BMX cycling and an inspiration. Bennett is survived by his fiancée and a young daughter.

In this Aug. 20, 2007, file photo, Kyle Bennett of the United States does a bar-twist as he clears a jump during qualifying for the UCI BMX Supercross race at the Olympic BMX course in Beijing.
In this Aug. 20, 2007, file photo, Kyle Bennett of the United States does a bar-twist as he clears a jump during qualifying for the UCI BMX Supercross race at the Olympic BMX course in Beijing.   (Greg Baker)
In this April 16, 2008, file photo, Olympic BMX cyclist Kyle Bennett poses for a portrait during the USOC Media Summit in Chicago.
In this April 16, 2008, file photo, Olympic BMX cyclist Kyle Bennett poses for a portrait during the USOC Media Summit in Chicago.   (Charles Rex Arbogast)
In this April 16, 2008, file photo, Olympic BMX cyclist Kyle Bennett poses for a portrait. Bennett was killed in a car accident early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in Texas. He was 33.
In this April 16, 2008, file photo, Olympic BMX cyclist Kyle Bennett poses for a portrait. Bennett was killed in a car accident early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in Texas. He was 33.   (Charles Rex Arbogast)
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BrushMan
Oct 15, 2012 11:44 AM CDT
A one car crash? Trying to do the loop-de-loop one too many times.
WinglessExtremist
Oct 15, 2012 10:37 AM CDT
 Another dead cracker!!!! Right, cat-douche?
Fondue
Oct 15, 2012 9:04 AM CDT
Rest In Peace Kyle.

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