If you look at the Instagram feed of Olympic skateboarding medalist Rayssa Leal, you might be surprised to see a pair of old shoes with holes in them. They're a part of her story — and a symbol ...

Skateboarding was born in California in the 1950s and now, around seventy years later, the best skaters in the world can compete against one another for an Olympic gold medal.

Bryce Wettstein, of the United States, performs during the women's skateboard park practice session during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France.

Skateboard legend Andy Macdonald, at 51, is getting an unlikely Olympic epilogue By Brendan Quinn Aug. 6, 2024Updated Oct. 1, 2024 ...

Skateboarding is far more accessible than they average Olympics sport as well. “Anyone can buy a skateboard for $30 at Target and ride it almost anywhere,” says Jacki.

She’s had a skateboard in her hand since she was 5, and the 2024 Paris Olympics are her second Olympic games—she’ll be competing as the top-ranked American in women’s park skateboarding.

Fellow skateboarding legend, vert doubles partner and friend Tony Hawk was in attendance, and approved of Macdonald's run. He clapped his hands and pumped his fist in approval at its conclusion.

Tony Hawk joined Sports for a one-on-one interview to discuss the new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game and skateboarding at the ...

Heat 1 of the 2024 Paris Olympics Women's Skateboard Park event takes place on August 6th at 3:30am (PST). That means if you live in San Diego—or anywhere on Pacific time—it's pretty early.

Of the 10,500 athletes at the Paris Olympics, skateboarder Dallas Oberholzer is surely the only one to have crossed paths with dragons on his four-wheeled round-the-world odyssey to the 2024 Games.