Perris Benegas reflects on her journey to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games
![Perris Benegas smiles in front of the Eiffel Tower after wining silver in the women's BMX freestyle event.](https://ktvz.b-cdn.net/2024/08/1920x1080_BenegasMedal-1440x810.jpg)
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Perris Benegs wasn’t even sure she’d have a chance to qualify for the Olympics, let alone walk away with a silver medal in the women’s BMX freestyle.