Skateboarding Returns to Paris 2024: Meet the Qualified Riders and the Thrilling Contest Ahead!

For the second time in history, skateboarding will feature in the Summer Olympics at Paris 2024 after a successful debut in Tokyo 2020. The best 88 skateboarders in both street and park disciplines will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Competition Format:

1. Judging Criteria:

Judges will assess competitors based on the difficulty of tricks, speed, and variety of maneuvers. Skaters who take more risks, add velocity, and showcase a wide range of tricks will score higher.

2. Park Skateboarding

: Athletes will perform in a park setup that includes bowls and various features to generate speed and air. Each skater has three 45-second runs, with the best score counting towards the final result.

3. Street Skateboarding:

This event will see skaters take on stairs and handrails mimicking urban environments. Each athlete has two 45-second runs and five tricks that contribute to their final score.

Event Details:

– Location: La Concorde, in the heart of Paris, France.

– Dates: The event kicks off on July 27 and concludes on August 7, 2024.

Highlighted Qualifiers:

Men’s Street:

– Ginwoo Onodera (JPN)

– Sora Shirai (JPN)

– Yuto Horigome (JPN)

– Jagger Eaton (USA)

– Nyjah Huston (USA)

Women’s Street:

– Coco Yoshizawa (JPN)

– Liz Akama (JPN)

– Rayssa Leal (BRA)

– Funa Nakayama (JPN)

– Chloe Covell (AUS)

Get ready to watch this global sporting event, promising high-flying excitement and intense competition from the world’s top skateboarders.

Source: https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/the-skateboarders-qualified-for-the-paris-2024-olympic-games

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