Video: The Colombian Twins Who Made It Into The BMX Big League Against All Odds in 'The Way of the Wildcard'

Jun 25, 2020
by Sarah Moore  


bigquotesDiscover how BMX twins Lizsurley and Queensaray prove to be ‘2 in a million’ as they work their way up from local freestylers to Olympic hopefuls despite their lack of training infrastructure and resources.

Follow the incredible stories of athletes who've beaten the odds and made a name for themselves, proving that anything is possible with enough determination and hard work in The Way of the Wildcard Playlist.

Identical twins, Queensaray and Lizsurley were brought up in the Colombian jungle. Their family never had much but they were instilled with determination and a will to succeed. Their scrappy, make-do attitude has seen them go from flipping their bikes into a homemade rooftop foam pit to having the chance to represent their country and make their community proud as Olympic hopefuls.
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17 Comments
  • 14 0
 This story is so awesome and inspirational. I have a daughter that started racing since she was 5 years old. She started with BMX then mountain biking (DH XC) and Now she even races against dirt bikes with a modified electric bike. She is 13 now and aspires to be a professional athlete one day, so like the father in this video, I try to provide the best opportunity possible. I will be watching this story to see what comes about three two sisters....
  • 13 0
 So heart warming, I wish them all the best for the future! XX
  • 10 0
 What a great video! They'll get it one day for sure
  • 6 1
 Where do I send the check to help finance new bikes? (and a new roof) very impressive!

I was kind of worried when they were flipping into that foam pit, theirs only some wire fencing to keep them from going to far if they try a faster run.
  • 6 0
 This is brilliant and inspiring, my daughter just learned to bunny hop, this is our tea-time watching sorted. Best of luck to the sisters, they are a great example to others.
  • 6 0
 Go for it girls! So inspirational never give up!!
  • 3 0
 Viva Colombia! This is why I love bikes, they inspire freedom everywhere the rubber rolls Big Grin
  • 2 0
 So much passion for cycling in Colombia, and not just for road cycling. What an inspiring duo these two girls are. Will be rooting for them!
  • 3 0
 Makes me take back all of my excuses on everything in general..
  • 2 0
 these girls are so inspirational, keep the hard work!
  • 1 0
 Or any famouscyclist in Colombia that I nof familiar with. A road biker maybe?
  • 1 0
 Click through on the link to Youtube, the pinned comment is the Red Bull account announcing that they are now Red Bull athletes. That's really awesome and will be amazing to see what they can do.
  • 1 0
 @cparrett89: That's a good news! Tks for sharing.
  • 1 0
 Where is Marcelo Gutierrez to help them some how?
  • 1 0
 Mariana Pajon is a two time Olympic gold medalists in BMX racing from Columbia.
  • 1 0
 Keep going, you two. You're great!
  • 1 0
 Best of luck to the girls. Very touching inspiring story ♥️







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