Māris Štrombergs — Supercross BMX Factory Team | The Machine · 2× Olympic Gold Medalist · Latvia
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🇱🇻Māris Štrombergs
"The Machine" · Latvia · 2× Olympic Gold Medalist
Who Is Māris?
Māris Štrombergs is the most decorated BMX racer in Olympic history. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist — Beijing 2008 and London 2012, back-to-back — making him the first and only man to win BMX gold at the Olympics twice. He won the inaugural Olympic BMX race in 2008 when the discipline made its Games debut, and defended the title four years later in London. Latvian. Nicknamed "The Machine."
Štrombergs's career spans every level the sport offers. 2× UCI BMX Elite World Champion. 4× European Champion (Junior + Elite combined). Multiple UCI BMX Supercross World Cup wins. 2× NBL Pro Champion. ABA / USA BMX Pro Champion. He officially retired from competitive racing on November 13, 2018, after a career that put Latvia on the global BMX map and inspired a generation of Latvian racers — including Vineta Petersone and Kristers Apels, both of whom now race for Supercross.
In 2026 Māris is back with the Supercross BMX Factory Team — supporting the next generation, riding exhibition events, and launching his own venture: Machine. A company built around his nickname and his approach to the sport. He's on the Vision F1 in The Machine colorway. The bike, the company, and the name all tied to the same identity that earned him two Olympic golds and the most respected legacy in BMX racing.
His Frame
Signature Colorway · Factory Ride
Vision F1 — The Machine Colorway
Material: Toray carbon — aerospace-grade fiber construction
Construction: Monocoque — no joints, no welds, no bonded areas
BB: Threaded T47 — field-serviceable at any track
Custom paint: The Machine colorway — built around Māris's nickname
Standards: 3× the EN BMX safety requirement
Construction: Monocoque — no joints, no welds, no bonded areas
BB: Threaded T47 — field-serviceable at any track
Custom paint: The Machine colorway — built around Māris's nickname
Standards: 3× the EN BMX safety requirement
Full Bike Check
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Frame | Vision F1 — The Machine Colorway |
| Fork | Vision F1 — The Machine Colorway |
| Headset | Speedline 1 1/8" – 1.5" Tapered |
| Stem | Speedline Elite — 54mm |
| Bars | The Machine TM Pro Bars |
| Grips | ODI Vans Lock-On |
| Brakes | Lewis LV-2 Disc |
| Seat | Speedline E-Line Pivotal |
| Seat Post | Supercross Carbon — 27.2 |
| Seat Clamp | Speedline Quick Release — 31.9 |
| Cranks | Speedline Spinners — 180mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Speedline T47 Sealed |
| Pedals | HT SX-2 |
| Chain | KMC |
| Rims | Speedline AR6 Alloy |
| Hubs | Chris King |
| Tires | Tioga Fastr-X |
Olympic & World Titles
| Year | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | GOLD | London Olympic Games — BMX Racing (back-to-back · only man ever) |
| 2008 | GOLD | Beijing Olympic Games — BMX Racing (inaugural · first ever Olympic BMX Champion) |
| Career | 2× Elite World Champion | UCI BMX World Championships — Elite Men |
Career Titles
The only Pro Racer in history to hold all five: Olympic Gold (twice), UCI Elite Men World Champion, European Champion, NBL Pro Champion, and ABA / USA BMX Pro Champion.
| Title | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Gold | 2× | Beijing 2008 + London 2012 — only man to win BMX Olympic gold twice |
| UCI Worlds | 2× | UCI BMX World Championships — Elite Men |
| UCI World Cup | Multiple | UCI BMX Supercross World Cup wins across his career |
| European | 4× | European Champion — Junior and Elite titles combined |
| NBL Pro | 2× | National Bicycle League Pro Champion |
| ABA / USA BMX Pro | 1× | ABA / USA BMX Pro Champion |
Machine — Launching 2026
The Next Chapter
In 2026 Māris is launching Machine — his own venture, built around the nickname that carried him through two Olympic golds. Machine is taking shape now: BMX components, apparel, and the brand identity that comes with being The Machine. The Machine TM Pro Bars are already on his race bike, and more is coming as the brand rolls out.
Follow Machine: @TheMachineRacing on Instagram
Racing Profile
2× Olympic Gold Medalist — Beijing 2008 + London 2012
First and only man to win Olympic BMX gold twice. First-ever Olympic BMX Champion in 2008.
2× UCI BMX Elite World Champion
Two Elite Men UCI World Championship titles across his Pro career
4× European Champion (Junior + Elite combined)
European titles spanning his Junior and Elite years
2× NBL Pro Champion + ABA / USA BMX Pro Champion
The only rider to hold Pro titles across every major sanctioning body
Latvia's most decorated cyclist
Put Latvia on the global BMX map and inspired the next generation — including Supercross teammates Vineta Petersone and Kristers Apels
Founder — Machine · launching 2026
His own BMX venture, named after the nickname that defined his career
Māris rides for the Supercross BMX Factory Team — 37 years of racing, built from the gate up in Apple Valley, California.
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