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Wiping out barriers: Teen Olympians dominate, inspire in women’s skateboarding
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Wiping out barriers: Teen Olympians dominate, inspire in women’s skateboarding
Description
July 26, 2021
Skateboarding is already inspiring a new generation of athletes at the Tokyo Olympics, as 3 teenage girls dominate the podium at women's skateboarding. Mike Drolet looks at how more girls are set to follow in their tracks, to change the face of a male-dominated sport.
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Wiping out barriers: Teen Olympians dominate, inspire in women’s skateboarding
Description
July 26, 2021
Skateboarding is already inspiring a new generation of athletes at the Tokyo Olympics, as 3 teenage girls dominate the podium at women's skateboarding. Mike Drolet looks at how more girls are set to follow in their tracks, to change the face of a male-dominated sport.
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