About Connor
I’ve spent my life chasing milliseconds, pushing past limits, and learning resilience the hard way. Now, I help others tap into that same mindset to perform when it matters most.
Meet Connor
I didn’t find BMX - BMX found me
My BMX journey began unexpectedly when my mom spotted a flyer for the local Las Vegas BMX track. She stopped by for a quick repair and unknowingly sparked what would become her son’s lifelong passion. That one visit, one afternoon at the track, changed everything—I was hooked. From that moment on, my life revolved around BMX—riding it, watching it, even dreaming about it. I’m Connor Fields, and BMX isn’t just a sport to me; it’s been the foundation of my journey, my growth, and my purpose.
By eleven, I had lost interest in all other sports, my focus set solely on BMX. I was named as a member of Team USA for the first time in 2010 at age 17, an accomplishment I would need to repeat again in 2011 and in 2012 before I would finally have a shot at representing my country on the world stage at the Olympics. I earned that honor three times in my career, first in 2012 in London, then in 2016 where I won my gold medal in Rio, and finally in 2021 in Tokyo.
Though many athletes have competed in multiple Olympic Games, I have a unique claim to fame: I am the only Olympic athlete who has both won a gold medal and nearly died while competing at the Olympics. The highest of highs, and the lowest of lows.
The accident in Tokyo ended my racing career, but it also gave me a purpose beyond competition. Today, I work within the USABMX organization to grow the sport, coach the next generation of BMX racers, and share my journey with audiences around the world. As a motivational sports speaker, I inspire others through my keynote, “Now What?”, showing how resilience, determination, and mindset can turn life’s toughest challenges into opportunities.
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Olympic Gold Medalist
Gold Medalist in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
3x Olympian
Athlete competing in the 2012, 2016, 2021 Olympics
Time Trial World Champion
2x Time Trial World Champion
Bronze Medalist
Team USA 2010 – 2021
Representing Team USA for over a decade
Gold Medalist
Gold Medalist at the Panamerican Games 2011
UCI World Champion
UCI BMX World Cup Champion – 2013 & 2020
World Cup Winner
8x World Cup Wins
Podium Finishes
17x World Cup Podiums
National Champion
USA BMX Champion
3x USA BMX National Champion
My Olympic Journey
Three Olympic Games. A gold medal. A devastating crash. And everything in between. My Olympic journey wasn’t a straight line—it was a test of mindset, grit, and growth. Each Games taught me something different: how to fail, how to fight, and how to find purpose when everything changes.
Today, as a resilience speaker, I share these lessons to help others navigate life’s challenges, overcome setbacks, and turn adversity into strength. Here’s how it all unfolded.
London 2012
At 19, I entered the London Olympics as the world’s #2 ranked BMX rider. Young, confident, and determined, I sailed through my heats and semifinals, entering the final as the top seed and the favorite to win it all. I was about to see my dream of winning Olympic Gold actualized at only 19 years old. However, when it came time to execute,the pressure got to me. This led to a disappointing 7th place finish out of 8, plunging me into a period of depression, embarrassment, and self-doubt.
Rio 2016
I came back stronger, not just physically, but mentally. In the four years after London, I trained with one goal—redemption. Just months before the Games, I broke my wrist. But I fought my way onto the team and raced in Rio with it still technically broken. This time, I wasn’t the favorite—I was the 7th seed in the final. But when the gate dropped, I trusted my instincts. Faced with the choice to settle for silver or go for gold, I took the risk—and made the pass. That moment was everything. I didn’t just win a race. I won the fight with myself.
Tokyo 2021
From Olympic gold to guiding others through their own turning points—I’m here to help you perform under pressure, pivot with purpose, and find your next finish line. Ready to get started? Let’s connect.