14 years old Arisa Trew Shines in skateboarding at the Olympic Games: Youngest Australian to win gold at Paris 2024
14 years old Arisa Trew Shines in skateboarding at the Olympic Games: Youngest Australian to win gold at Paris 2024
Paris, AUG 6 – History was made during the 2024 women’s skateboarding event today in La Concorde, Paris. Australia’s teenage skateboarding sensation Arisa Trew won the gold medal at the women’s skatepark event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With a remarkable score of 93.18 on her third run, Trew not only took the top spot on the podium but also made history as the youngest Australian medallist at just 14 years old. The two other girls on the podium were also 15 years old or younger, promising a bright future to the women’s skateboarding scene. 15-year-old Cocona Hiraki from Japan placed second, while 14-year-old Great Britain’s Sky Brown, earned bronze.
Trew’s victory is a testament to her exceptional talent and relentless pursuit of excellence. Last year, she became the first woman to land a 720—a spectacular feat involving two full rotations mid-air—in competition. Skating legend Tony Hawk, who landed the trick 40 years ago, was there to congratulate her back then. This May, Trew continued to push the boundaries by becoming the first woman to land a 900, which includes two and a half rotations. These groundbreaking achievements paved the way for her stunning performance in Paris.
Her gold medal run was a masterclass in technical prowess and stylish execution. Trew began with a McTwist 540, followed by a backside 360 into a 540, showcasing her versatility and control. Her flawless execution and fluid movement throughout the run culminated in a noseblunt revert, impressing the judges and securing her a winning score. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk was in Paris to watch the finals and said about Trey : “She absolutely deserved it, I think she is leading the way of what’s possible in skateboarding and women’s skateboarding” . He added : “We are lucky to have her, she did a couple of 540 variations, including a McTwist and a body variable five and that’s not something you generally see in one run.”
The competition was fierce, with Japan’s Cocona Hiraki earning the silver medal and Great Britain’s Sky Brown taking the bronze, mirroring her third-place finish in Tokyo. However, it was Trew’s third run that truly stood out, cementing her status as a rising star in the skateboarding world and Australia’s youngest Olympic gold medallist.
Arisa Trew’s incredible journey and historic win at Paris 2024 will undoubtedly inspire young athletes worldwide, proving that age is no barrier to achieving greatness on the global stage. She is definitely paving the way for the women’s skateboarding scene.
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