Skateboarding Olympics

2024 - 7 - 27

From Broken Ankles to Olympic Medals: Skateboarding Takes Flight!

Aya Asaqas - Jagger Eaton - Men's street skateboarding - Nyjah Huston - Olympics 2024 - Paris Olympics - Skateboarding - Skateboarding streaming options - Weather postponement

Hold onto your skateboards, New Zealand! Jagger Eaton’s bronze win with a broken ankle and Aya Asaqas’ historic Olympic qualification are making waves!

Skateboarding at the Olympics has etched itself into history with triumphs that inspire athletes around the globe. This is particularly true for American skateboarder Jagger Eaton, who bravely clinched a bronze medal in men’s street skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics despite battling a broken ankle. This remarkable feat not only showcased Jagger’s remarkable talent but also his unrelenting spirit. The three years following the Tokyo Games have certainly thrown their fair share of challenges at him, yet Jagger, now fully healed and more motivated than ever, is gearing up to make waves once again at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

On the other side of the globe, history is being made as Aya Asaqas tears through barriers! The 21-year-old Moroccan skateboarder has recently become the first African female skateboarder to qualify for the Olympic Games. Aya’s achievement isn’t just a personal victory; it represents a significant milestone for African women in sports. As she prepares for her Olympic debut, she hopes to inspire more girls back home in Morocco and beyond to pick up a skateboard and chase their own dreams. The winds of change are blowing through skateboarding, and they are filled with stories of resilience and courage.

But wait! This isn't just about medals and glory; it’s also about the infectious spirit of skateboarding. As we gear up for Paris, the global skateboarding community is buzzing with excitement. What’s brewing behind the scenes? Jagger and Aya are becoming household names, and we can already envision the epic tricks and jaw-dropping performances waiting for us in the City of Light. Fans can’t help but wonder if there will be new tricks coined after these sensational athletes, capturing every heroic moment like never before.

From broken bones to breaking records, Jagger and Aya have not only made athletic history; they’ve redefined the essence of determination. Remember, the skateboard park isn’t just a place to grind it out; it’s a stage where stories of determination are shared, dreams are ignited, and young athletes are inspired. Did you know that skateboarding was introduced into the Olympic Games for the first time in 2021? Each Olympics just pushes the limits further and amplifies the thrill of this sport!

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Skateboarder Jagger Eaton won bronze in Tokyo on broken ankle ... (USA TODAY)

Jagger Eaton won bronze in men's street at the Tokyo Olympics with a broken ankle. The three years since haven't been easy, but he's ready for Paris.

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Aya Asaqas Becomes First African Female Skateboarder to Qualify ... (Morocco World News)

Aya Asaqas, a 21-year-old Moroccan skateboarder, has made history by becoming the first African female skateboarder to qualify for the Olympic Games.

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Paris Olympics 2024: How to Stream Skateboarding Online (Hollywood Reporter)

Stream Olympic skateboarding at the 2024 Paris summer games with or without cable — here's when and where to watch online for free, plus the schedule.

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How to Talk Like an Olympic Skateboarder (TIME)

Let's declare either acceptable. Sound rad? Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Previews Nyjah Huston of Team USA during a training session at Place de la Concorde ...

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Olympics skateboarding schedule: TV channels, live streams, how to ... (Sporting News)

Here's a complete guide to watching skateboarding at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, including the schedule, TV channels and live stream info.

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Bay Area skateboarder Minna Stess says no skating allowed in ... (KCRA Sacramento)

That's according to San Francisco Bay Area Olympian Minna Stess, who said she witnessed a fellow skater, Paige Heyn, get reprimanded for skating in the village ...

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American street skater Nyjah Huston looks for Olympic redemption ... (CBS News)

American street skater Nyjah Huston left the Tokyo Olympics without a medal. A favorite in the men's street event at the Paris Games, he's hoping to capture ...

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How to watch Skateboarding in the Olympics: Stream every event ... (Digital Trends)

Skateboarding is back at the Olympics, and we have all the different ways you can watch a live stream of every event in the United States.

Local Skater Nick Mullins to Perform at Paris Olympics Course ... (Hour Detroit Magazine)

Mullins is blind and rides for Modern Skate & Surf in Royal Oak.

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Men's Street Skateboarding Kicks Off the 2024 Paris Olympics ... (Teton Gravity Research)

Skateboarding will make its return to the Olympic stage on Saturday, July 27, with Mens Skateboard Street. 22 of the best street skateboarders in the world ...

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Video shows U.S. Olympic skateboarders at Paris skate park (NBC News)

Céline Dion performs at Olympic Games Opening Ceremony amid health issues. 02:47. 'Wicked' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo tease upcoming film at ...

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic skateboarding competition online or ... (What's On TV)

Sports fans in Australia or the UK will be able to watch the Olympic skateboarding events for free on 9Now or iPlayer, which is certainly a real treat. But ...

Olympic skateboarding preview: USA, Japan, Australia competing ... (NBC Olympics)

The field of skateboarders for the 2024 Paris Olympics is dominated by heavy hitters. With nearly all of the medalists from the Tokyo Olympics returning and ...

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Intro to skateboarding with RTD Skatepark in Midland (NewsWest9.com)

NewsWest 9's Jenna Elique spoke with members of RTD Skatepark in Midland about the art of skateboarding.

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Skateboarding at 2024 Paris Olympics: How it works, Team USA ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Jagger Eaton, one of two Americans to medal at the Tokyo Games, will compete in street and park. Paris will offer Nyjah Houston a shot at redemption.

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Skateboarding postponed at Olympics as Paris left soaked by more ... (The Independent)

One Olympic event has already been postponed because of the weather in Paris.

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Skateboarding makes 2nd showing at the Olympics with young stars (ABC News)

A 12-year-old from Thailand and a 14-year-old Aussie star are competing. ByPatricio Chile. July 27, 2024, 2:09 AM. 4:13. 'GMA' marks the start of Paris ...

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What to know about street and park skateboarding at the Paris ... (The Washington Post)

Two skateboarding competitions will take place for both men and women at the Paris Olympics: Park and street. Here's how it works and is scored.

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Skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics is POSTPONED due to ... (Daily Mail)

The men's skateboarding street competition has been postponed because of heavy rain at the Paris Olympics. It comes after the opening ceremony was affected ...

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Continued rain postpones skateboarding, delays tennis at Paris ... (The Associated Press)

PARIS (AP) — Rain that fell throughout the opening ceremony continued on Saturday, leading to postponements and delays at the Paris Olympics.

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Olympics 2024: Rain postpones men's street skateboarding - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

The men's street skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics was postponed on Saturday, organisers said in a statement, as rain poured down on the ...

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2024 Paris Olympics: Rain postpones Saturday's first skateboarding ... (Yahoo Sports)

Weather in Paris has disrupted Saturday's competition, as rain caused the men's street skateboarding event to be rescheduled for Monday.

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Paris Olympics: Rain overnight postpones first skateboarding event (The Associated Press)

Men's street skateboarding scheduled for Saturday was postponed to Monday. The women's event is scheduled for Sunday.

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