Helvijs Babris

Helvijs Babris (born 13 May 1998) is a Latvian BMX cyclist.

Helvijs Babris

Personal information
Nationality	Latvia
Born	(1998-05-13) 13 May 1998 (age 26) Taurene
Sport
Sport	Cycling
Event	BMX

A multiple national champion, he uses the Training Center for High-Class Athletes (AKSSC) in Valmiera.^[1] He was selected in the Latvian team for the Cycling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's BMX racing.^[2] He finished twentieth overall but did not progress to the semi-finals.^[3] He was voted the sportsman of the year by the city of Valmiera in 2021.^[4]

He has also represented Latvia in bobsleigh at Europe Cup level.^[5]

References

1. "Helvi Babris: "Be patient and persevere in meeting your goals"". lrv.lv.
2. "Helvijs BABRIS". Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
3. "Helvijs Babris evaluates what prevented him from entering the semi-finals of the BMX competition". Archysport.com. 29 July 2021.
4. "BMX cyclist Helvijs Babris was recognized as the sportsman of the year in Valmiera region". sports.tv3.lv.
5. "IBSF | Helvijs Babris".

External links

• Helvijs Babris at UCI BMX Supercross World Cup
• Helvijs Babris at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation
• Helvijs Babris at Olympedia
• Helvijs Babris at Olympics.com
• Helvijs Babris at the Latvijas Olimpiskā komiteja (in Latvian) (English translation)