BBCNEWS The New Faces of the Games June 7, 2021 01:49:00
A part of any athlete's life. it can destroy careers. but suffering disappointment can also make sportsmen and women stronger, give them the desire to bounce back and prove the doubters wrong. there'll be many life—affirming stories in tokyo of athletes who've defied the odds to reach their own 0lympic peak. skateboarding was for so long outside the olympic ropes. for some in the sport, competing for medals goes against their philosophy. but the rewards are now rich for those with elite status. there are some times when i don't want to skate, but i skate, you know, and there are some times w...