From Cirque du Soleil to the commentary booth, BMXer Jeff Whaley rode a winding path to Paris

Jeff Whaley was “devastated” to learn he qualified for the Olympics. The L’Assomption, Que., BMX rider received the news just five weeks ago — while his shoulder was still in a sling, recovering from an injury. Now, he’ll become the first Canadian to ever compete in BMX freestyle on Tuesday.