SKY BROWN
Brown made Team GB history early this morning by becoming Britain’s youngest Olympian at the age of 13 years and 28 days.
The teenager posted an impressive score of 55.26 in her first run of the prelims.
But her opening run in the finals didn’t go to plan as she fell off attempting a kickflip indy.
Brown’s earlier handiwork, however, saved her as she scored a 47.53 to occupy bronze position.
The kickflip indy proved to be Brown’s nemesis again in her second run as she failed to land the trick, although she did end turning in a score of 47.37.
But she showed composure beyond her years to nail the trick at the third time of asking and successfully complete her run.
That run earned her a score 56.47 and put her back into bronze position.
Brown was made to sweat in the Tokyo heat as she awaited Misigu Okamoto’s final run.
But the 15-year-old could only muster a 51.99, a score that prompted a heartwarming embrace between Brown and her father Stuart.
Speaking after the prelims, a delighted Brown said: “That was insane.
“It’s crazy to be here. It’s awesome to be here.
“I didn’t really think about the scores but I’m really stoked with that score.
“I have some other tricks but I just really want to enjoy the time of being in the Olympics and make good memories.”
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Source: Athletics - thesun.co.uk
