Twin Threat for Surfing and Skateboarding Shares Heartbreaking Set-Back Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Published 10/10/2023, 2:30 PM EDT

The world witnessed an athlete’s surreal moment of winning her first skateboarding world title at the age of 14. Skateboarding, surfing, and sports in general have given a lot to various legends. From Tony Hawk to Sky Brown and even younger skater Paigee Tobin. Such divas have hyped up the sport and taken it from park grounds to the international level. However, the sport isn’t only about glories and victories. It is also about injuries and minor/major accidents.

Record-breaking news from the 14-year-old British-Japanese professional skateboarder, Sky Brown’s social media handle has saddened the skateboarding community. Brown took to her Instagram handle a few days ago and posted pictures that left fans in disbelief and shattered the 2024 Paris Olympics’ anticipation. However, her caption and mindset is adding strength to the lost excitement.

Youngest skateboarding champ updates the world with sad news

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Sky Brown, known for her surfing and skateboarding prowess and a participant in Dancing with the Stars, has captivated millions and earned widespread acclaim. Despite her youth, this multifaceted powerhouse has excelled in every endeavor. However, recent developments in her cherished sport, skateboarding, led to her removal from the 2024 Paris Olympics list.

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On October 1, 2023, Brown shared an update on her Instagram, featuring images of her in a wheelchair with a brutally fractured leg. The images were accompanied by the caption that read, “Unfortunately can’t make it to Rome (heartbreaking emoji) I had an accident, it happens though and it’s a real part of the thing I love called SKATEBOARDING. I’m gonna miss competing in this one, and most of all I’m going miss Skating and making Memories with friends. Don’t worry guys, I’m gonna be back soon, I love you all “

While the world eagerly anticipated her second international competition and potential gold win, destiny had its own plans. Despite her understandable upset, the determined star reassured her fans, expressing hope for a swift return. “I’ll see you guys at the Next one. Remember we all fall sometimes but we will always get back up. So let me show you. SETBACKS become COME BACKS!”. Brown’s poignant message resonates globally. Her influence extends beyond skateboarding and marks on another sport, which is surfing.

Sky Brown mastering Surfing

Sky Brown, whose heart belongs to skateboarding, also shares a deep love for surfing, showcasing her versatility. Her Instagram is a vibrant gallery of her passions, and on September 30, she treated her followers to an electrifying surfing video, expressing her love for the sport. In her own words, “I love to surf,” creating waves of admiration for her skillful navigation of the ocean.

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This isn’t the first time the multi-talented athlete has unveiled her surfing prowess on social media. It’s a recurring spectacle that consistently leaves the world in awe. While the journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics is momentarily paused, fans eagerly anticipate her swift recovery and an epic comeback in upcoming championships and events.

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The collective sentiment resonates with the anticipation of witnessing the young star reclaim her stage. Don’t you agree?

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Harshita Chawla is a US Sports writer at Essentially Sports. Having contributed to college magazine as a sports writer, she comes with a staunch knowledge in content creation for the sports industry. Along with this, Harshita is a huge fan of Gymnastics queen Simone Biles and has a penchant for writing about her favorite athlete.

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Debmallya Chakraborty

Twin Threat for Surfing and Skateboarding Shares Heartbreaking Set-Back Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Youngest skateboarding champ updates the world with sad news

Sky Brown mastering Surfing

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