“I am congratulating Marcus Christopher from my district. He won a gold medal in BMX at the X Games in Japan.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Marcus Christopher as Ohio’s 13th Congressional District’s Champion of the Week after capturing the gold medal in BMX Park at the X Games in Chiba, Japan. After previously recognizing Marcus for representing the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, I am proud to once again celebrate his achievements and the pride that he brings to our community. Marcus earned his second career X Games gold medal and seventh X Games medal overall with a remarkable performance that showcased why he is one of the world’s best BMX riders. Marcus is a proud product of Stark County and a graduate of Lake High School. After turning professional at just 13 years old, Marcus has continued to push the limits of BMX, or bicycle motocross, on the world’s biggest stages. I congratulate Marcus on this incredible achievement. His talent, determination, and dedication to his craft are exactly why Ohio’s 13th Congressional District is proudly known as the Birthplace of Champions.”