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USA TODAY TOKYO —  Jagger Eaton was born and bred to win an Olympic medal. But he didnt expect it to happen like this. He grew up in a gymnastics-crazed family, where handsprings and round-offs had been both a love and a way to make a living. His grandfather, Stormy, ran a training facility and was an assistant coach on the U.S. womens gymnastics team. His dad, Geoff, qualified for three U.S. championships. His mom, Shelly, was a seven-time all-American. Surely, then, when Jagger made it to ...

Los nuevos deportes que irrumpen en el programa olímpico se han convertido en un aliciente extra para los seguidores, que incorporan a su agenda televisiva modalidades en las que el espectáculo es el hilo conductor. Una de ellas ha roto moldes, y tendrá participación mallorquina dentro de los pioneros en skateboarding olímpico. Unos sueños que vuelan sobre una tabla de skate rumbo a Tokio. Sobre su monopatín, el palmesano Jaime Mateu, de 25 años y residente en Torrelavega (Cantabria)...

"HulHumalé: The Skate Park Build" If youve ever been curious about how a skatepark is built, you need to check out "HulHumalé: The Skate Park Build." Get a closer look at how 51 volunteers worked day and night to get the project successfully done in Maldives. Skateboarding · 21 min "Pretty Sweet" In the mood for something fun and jaw-dropping? "Pretty Sweet" definitely should be added to your watch list. You might be surprised to see the cinematography at this level with some star power thro...

Skateboarding is one of four sports that will be contested at the Olympics for the first time this summer, stepping onto the largest stage in global sports. Surfing, rock climbing and karate are the others, while baseball and softball — which had previously been in the Olympics but were later discontinued — are also returning to the Olympic program. Long perceived as the go-to sports for rebels and free spirits, the likes of skateboarding, rock climbing and surfing have long since gone...

Which skaters are on the USA national team at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics? The first ever US Olympic skateboarding team was announced, and it ranges from teenagers to accomplished 30-somethings. Competition begins on 25 July. Tony Hawk, Mark Gonzales, Rodney Mullen... Those are some of the names that brought skateboarding to the pinnacle of sports. Now skateboarding, which appeared 70 years ago in the parks and streets of Southern California, will be included in the Olympics for the first time e...