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15 Year Old Sky Brown Makes History by Competing in Two Different Sports at the Paris Olympics

Published 02/23/2024, 1:15 PM EST

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Professional skateboarder and surfer Sky Brown, a British-Japanese national, is aiming to make Olympic history by riding her chance in two distinct sports in Paris. Brown, who gained clout in the Tokyo Games as Team GB’s youngest skateboard medalist now has the goal to win two medals on the largest platform of them all: one in skateboarding and one in surfing.

However, as the fifteen-year-old gets ready to go on this incredible ocean voyage, questions regarding her chances of qualifying, the difficulties, and the practicalities of participating in two different disciplines weigh huge. Now let’s explore this amazing tale of Sky Brown’s Olympic dreams in more detail.

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In an attempt to solidify one of the most coveted ports for Team GB in their pursuit of the Olympic gold ride, Brown is getting ready for the World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico. She desires to finish in the top 16 to lock a spot for her country. However, she is under tremendous pressure to show her worth in Margara’s powerful waves. Brown shared her thoughts in an exclusive interview expressing, “Life’s too short, you’ve got to try all different kinds of things” She continued, “It’ll be really tricky.”

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Despite her prior experience participating in the Asian zone of the Women’s Qualifying Series and her current involvement in the World Junior Championships, her carries are greater than ever. Brown’s training modules, and instruction in Indonesia and the Philippines, have permitted her in the demanding environments that surround Puerto Rico’s coastline. As the World Surfing Games wave ahead, Brown has a busy schedule.

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Brown’s challenging transition towards both the sport

Brown has not yet qualified for the Olympics. Despite her successful skateboarding record career that included winning the world championship in 2023. Even though Brown is recorded third in the world, she still needs to place in the top 20. She mentioned, “I’m so excited for the world championships. I have so much fun there. All the girls from all around the world coming and skating in this one big park and getting runs, pushing each other: I can’t wait.”

Despite Having to Fly 9000 Miles to Compete in Two Olympic Sports, Sky Brown Makes a Fierce Promise

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In the Paris Olympics, where surfing and skateboarding are scheduled within days after one other. Brown will have to consider the challenging transition between two very different sports. Her perfect navigation of Paris’s urban skate parks and Tahiti’s waves shined as an amazing logistical achievement. How might Brown’s Olympic success in two different settings symbolize ambition?  Only time will tell.

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