About Justin Dowell

Justin Dowell (born January 5, 2000) is an American freestyle BMX cyclist who has represented his nation at numerous global events including the Olympic Games, and won medals at multiple World Championships.

From Virginia Beach, Dowell is known for a trick move called The Twix which is a mix of a tail whip and a bar at the same time. He won the freestyle park event at the 2018 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships. In 2019, he obtained a bronze medal at the Pan American Games.

Dowell qualified to represent United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, one of the 9 competitors, representing 8 nations, to qualify; Dowell finished in 8th in the Olympic final. He won silver in Abu Dhabi at the 2022 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships.