Olympic BMX cyclist dies in Texas auto accident

Associated Press

Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:01 AM

Updated today at 3:06 PM

HOUSTON (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 Sunday in Conroe, Texas, north of Houston.

Bennett was a three-time BMX world champion and won an automatic spot on the first U.S. BMX Olympic team in 2008.

In the statement, USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson said Bennett was a pioneer in Olympic BMX cycling and an inspiration to those who knew him.

Bennett is survived by his fianc? and a young daughter.

Source: http://www.kgw.com/sports/174158431.html

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