Charlotte Worthington

Charlotte Worthington is a British BMX freestyle rider and Olympic gold medalist. Born and raised in Manchester, she didn’t come from a traditional sporting background—her mom was a teacher and her dad was a self-employed gardener—but she’s always been high-energy, creative, and drawn to adventure (think sport, food, music, and photography).

Before BMX became her full-time focus, Charlotte was working as a cook and competing in stunt scootering. When scootering started to feel stale, she took up BMX and quickly fell in love with how it made even the simplest moves feel new again. That leap—choosing BMX over a “normal” job—created a snowball effect that led all the way to 2020 Summer Olympics, where she won gold and made history as the first-ever women’s Olympic champion in BMX freestyle park.

After the high of 2020 Summer Olympics, Charlotte experienced major burnout and found herself questioning everything—an experience that forced honest reflection, hard answers, and real ownership. She returned to compete at 2024 Summer Olympics with a new perspective, carrying both the pressure and the lessons that come with having lived two completely different Olympic experiences. Now, she’s passionate about sharing what she’s learned about identity, resilience, and rebuilding confidence when life (and your own mind) gets loud.