Māris Štrombergs is a professional BMX rider from Latvia, born on June 10, 1986. He is best known for his achievements in the sport, particularly in the BMX racing discipline. Štrombergs gained international recognition for his speed and skill on the track, earning multiple championships throughout his career. He made history by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Latvian athlete to achieve this feat in BMX racing. His success continued with another gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, solidifying his status as one of the top BMX riders in the world.