The world watched on today as Poppy Olsen was the first Australian skateboarder to qualify in an Olympic final. Poppy ticked off many of her signature moves like a giant judo air and an epic ollie up to rockin’ slide to make the final eight. But after a fall on the last trick of her final run, the 21-year-old from Newy missed her chance at a medal.
Photo above by Atiba Jefferson. Words by Trent Fahey.
The formidable Japanese competitors dominated and took the top two spots on the podium, with 19-year-old Sakura Yosozumi winning gold and Kokona Hiraki, 12, winning silver. Misugu Okamoto, 15, was the favourite to win, but Sky Brown, 13, nailed her last run to knock Misugu off the podium.
RESULTS:
- Sakura Yosozumi, Japan, 60.09
- Kokona Hiraki, Japan, 59.04
- Sky Brown, Great Britain, 56.47
- Misugu Okamoto, Japan, 53.58
- Poppy Olsen, Australia, 46.04
- Bryce Wettstein, United States, 44.50
- Dora Varella, Brazil, 40.42
- Yndiara Asp, Brazil, 37.34
Stay tuned for our wrap-up after the men’s park division tomorrow, where Kieran Woolley and Keegan Palmer are set to let loose and crush every curve of the Ariake Bowl.
