“My Dad Showed He Cared”: US Olympic Cyclist Narrates a Childhood Memory While Discussing Paris 2024 Plans

BMX biker Felicia Stancil is a known name in the world of cycling. With a total of 15 World titles, her story is a source of inspiration for all. Despite a debilitating hip injury, she made a strong comeback to win yet another world title in 2022. And now, headed towards the 2024 Paris Olympics, just a few months away, Stancil is ready to bolster the USA roster.

The 28-year-old Indianapolis resident Stancil’s journey of biking to the Olympics is particularly the one that must be shared. It is a story of her relentless grit, and her father, Jamie, who introduced her to the sport. Let’s take a look at the post that perfectly encapsulates it.

Felicia Stancil’s ride to glory

In the latest YouTube post shared by NBC Chicago, titled, “A look into one cyclist’s journey ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics,” it recounts the life story of Felicia Stancil, who has made a “living on her bike.” As pointed out in the video, the spirit of cycling and athleticism runs in the family.

Felicia’s father, Jamie, a professional BMX racer had himself put her on the bike after her mother had passed away when she was merely three years old. Talking about it, she adds, “I think BMX racing was how dad showed he cared… And, he definitely did it well, because I kept growing more and more in the sport because of him.”

Riding since the age of four, Stancil has received tremendous support from her dad to conquer international competitions. Cherishing her father’s consistent support, Stancil acknowledged his presence in various world championships in which she competed. She remarks in the video, “I remember every single year at world championships, he would be in a different country’s crowd to help his nerves.”

Cycling to Paris Olympics

Stancil, who originally hails from Lake County, Illinois, made her Olympic debut in Tokyo. At the Ariake Urban Sports Park for BMX Racing Olympic finals, while she was fast, she was only able to work her way into a fourth-place finish, missing the podium by half a second. Talking about it, Stancil adds that she kept thinking of it for the next eight months. For the past three years, she has been focusing on this particular race to win gold at the forthcoming Olympics.

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With the Paris Olympics just a few months away, former pro BMXer Jamie is his daughter’s biggest fan and supporter. When it comes to his daughter, Jamie Stancil never loses hope. This will be the first time he watches his daughter perform at the Olympics in person.

Ready to face the battle yet again, Stancil is pumped up to give her best.

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