14-Year-Old Arisa Trew Skates Her Way Into History as Australia's Youngest Gold Medallist
August 07, 2024 · 2 min read
Everything is coming up Queensland this morning! Arisa Trew, a 14-year-old prodigy from the Gold Coast, has made Australian Olympic history by snagging the gold medal in the women's park skateboarding event. Not only did she claim the top podium spot, but she also became the youngest Australian to ever win an Olympic gold medal.
Arisa's performance in the women's park final at the Place de la Concorde in Paris was nothing short of spectacular. Saving her best for last, she posted her top score in her final run. This impressive feat catapulted her from the bronze medal position to gold, and then it was nail-biting moments as we all waited for the other skaters to complete their final runs.
In the end, Arisa edged out Japan's Kokona Hiraki, who took silver, and Great Britain's Sky Brown, who claimed bronze. Her victory marks Australia's 14th gold medal of these Paris Games. Post-event, Arisa shared the excitement, saying her coach encouraged her to go all out on that final run with a 'who cares, all or nothing' attitude. And boy, did she deliver!
Arisa talked about what this gold medal means to her. "It feels amazing having the gold medal around my neck. It's been my goal since watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. That inspired me and made me want to come to this Olympics and get to the podium," she said. "I've been skating every single day since then, just pushing myself to be here and compete with all the girls."
This win didn't come out of nowhere. Earlier this year, Arisa landed her first half-pipe 900, earning accolades from none other than skating legend Tony Hawk. Incidentally, Tony Hawk was in the crowd today, cheering on Arisa and the other women in the park final.
At just 14, Arisa Trew's journey is inspiring a new generation of skaters and athletes across the globe. As the crowd went wild and Arisa took her well-deserved spot on the podium, one thing is clear – she's just getting started.
Skateboarding fans are undoubtedly celebrating this incredible achievement, and it's safe to say Arisa Trew has etched her name in the annals of Australian sports history.
Arisa's performance in the women's park final at the Place de la Concorde in Paris was nothing short of spectacular. Saving her best for last, she posted her top score in her final run. This impressive feat catapulted her from the bronze medal position to gold, and then it was nail-biting moments as we all waited for the other skaters to complete their final runs.
In the end, Arisa edged out Japan's Kokona Hiraki, who took silver, and Great Britain's Sky Brown, who claimed bronze. Her victory marks Australia's 14th gold medal of these Paris Games. Post-event, Arisa shared the excitement, saying her coach encouraged her to go all out on that final run with a 'who cares, all or nothing' attitude. And boy, did she deliver!
Arisa talked about what this gold medal means to her. "It feels amazing having the gold medal around my neck. It's been my goal since watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. That inspired me and made me want to come to this Olympics and get to the podium," she said. "I've been skating every single day since then, just pushing myself to be here and compete with all the girls."
This win didn't come out of nowhere. Earlier this year, Arisa landed her first half-pipe 900, earning accolades from none other than skating legend Tony Hawk. Incidentally, Tony Hawk was in the crowd today, cheering on Arisa and the other women in the park final.
At just 14, Arisa Trew's journey is inspiring a new generation of skaters and athletes across the globe. As the crowd went wild and Arisa took her well-deserved spot on the podium, one thing is clear – she's just getting started.
Skateboarding fans are undoubtedly celebrating this incredible achievement, and it's safe to say Arisa Trew has etched her name in the annals of Australian sports history.