The U.S. Open Nationals were held in conjunction with the BMX Olympic Trials race this
past weekend at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Racing began Friday with
over 150 motos of National #1. McKenna narrowly missed transfering to the main in the first
round, but would go on to win the second round, securing her spot for the afternoons main
event. Coming out of lane 5, McKenna got a great start and was solidly in 3rd place coming
out of the first turn. She would hold on to that spot all the way to the line, finishing on the
heels of a NAG1 and NAG4 rider.
The format for Saturdays racing would differ from the normal National schedule. Only first
round would be run Saturday morning, with second round, semis, and mains concluding
on Sunday. Saturday afternoon was left open so everyone would be able to watch the top
BMX pros battle it out for a single olympic spot. McKenna was able to transfer in this first
round and could relax and watch the pro race on the newly constructed London-replica track. Conor Fields was able to beat out the 7 pro men, and earned one of the five spots to represent the US at the Olympic Games this July.
Sunday morning McKenna was able to casually show up at the Olympic Training Center
in plenty of time for her main event. She was given lane 3 this time, and again she capitalized on this good position, and finished in 3rd spot. McKenna had an excellent weekend with great weather and great results. She would like to wish the U.S. BMX Olympic team the best of luck in London next month.
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