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Sky Brown, 13, wins Team GB’s first skateboarding medal as she claims bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympics despite two falls
SKY BROWN made Team GB history this morning by becoming Britain’s youngest-ever summer medallist – winning bronze in the women’s skateboarding finals.
Brown became Britain’s youngest-ever Olympian early this morning at the age of 13 years and 28 days in the prelims, in which she posted a score of 55.26.
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But her opening run in the finals didn’t go to plan as she fell off attempting a kickflip indy.
Brown’s earlier handiwork, however, saved her as she scored a 47.53 to occupy the bronze position.
The kickflip indy proved to be Brown’s nemesis again in her second run as she failed to land the trick, although she did end up turning in a score of 47.37.
But she showed composure beyond her years to nail the trick at the third time of asking and successfully complete her run.
That run, which was met by screams of joy from the crowd, earned Brown a score of 56.47 and put her back into bronze position.
But she was made to sweat in the Tokyo heat as she awaited Misigu Okamoto’s final run.
It’s awesome to be here
Sky Brown speaking after the prelims
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The 15-year-old Misigu, however, could only muster a 51.99, a score that prompted a heartwarming embrace between Brown and her father Stuart.
Japanese duo Sakura Yosozumi and Kokona Hiraki, 19 and 17 respectively, took the gold and silver medals.
Yosozumi took gold with a score of 60.09, while a 59.04 saw Hiraki earn a silver.
Speaking after the prelims, a delighted Brown revealed she was delighted to be competing in the games, saying: “That was insane.
“It’s crazy to be here. It’s awesome to be here.
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“I didn’t really think about the scores but I’m really stoked with that score.
“I have some other tricks but I just really want to enjoy the time of being in the Olympics and make good memories.”
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