Just a few months ago, Rayssa Leal, just 13 years old, went viral on social media for practicing skateboard dressed as a fairy. At first, everyone was delighted with the Brazilian’s abilities and applauded her passion. But in reality, Rayssa was preparing to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
This time, the Olympics included skateboard as a sport and during the women’s competition, two girls of just 13 years old and one of 16 managed to get a medal. This is how this first fair was lived.
The skateboarding became an olympic discipline
During these games more sports disciplines were included and the skateboard it was considered as one of them. Japanese Momiji Nishiya and Brazilian Rayssa Leal, both 13, managed to win the gold and silver medals, respectively, during the first competition.
Both are, so far, the two youngest medalists in these Olympic Games so far.
It was a very close competition
A little highlights of what Nishiya Momiji did #JPN and Rayssa Leal #BRA both with 13 years and medalists in #Tokyo2020 #skateboarding
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– Manu Puppo (@Manu_puppo) July 26, 2021
They both demonstrated their capabilities, which, by the way, are truly incredible.
The bronze was taken by Funa Nakayama
The Japanese is a teenager of only 16 years old.
In the men’s category, the results of the competitors were similar
History made. Glad this is now an Olympic sport. Yuto Horigome wins the first ever #Olympic gold medal in #skateboarding today. #Tokyo2020
– 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝘇𝘂𝗮𝗻 (@ayshardzn) July 25, 2021
Japanese Yuto Horigome, 22, managed to take first place, while second place was won by Brazilian Kelvin Hoefler, 27. Therefore, the bronze was received by the American Jagger Eaton, 20 years old.
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