“Bring It On In LA”: After Recent Setback, Sky Brown Again Sets Her Sights On A Dual-Sport Dream At The Next Summer Olympics

Sky Brown had set her sights on making history at the Paris Olympics. With aspirations of becoming the first British athlete in over a century to compete in two distinct: Skateboarding and Surfing at the same Summer Games. However, her Olympic surfing dreams came to an end when she failed to qualify for Paris 2024 at the ISA World Surfing Games. Despite this setback, the 15-year-old maintains an optimistic outlook for the future.

Amid setbacks, she opts to channel her energy towards her achievements and the path that lies ahead. Contemplating her progress, she confidently declares, “I’m definitely super proud.” She demonstrates herself as a commanding force, whether in competition or everyday life.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way – Sky Brown in a nutshell

Recently, her aspirations to compete in the Paris Olympics in both skateboarding and surfing were met with a setback when she missed out on qualifying at the World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico. Undeterred by obstacles, Sky’s unwavering resolve propels her towards her future goals, with her sights set firmly on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. As she says, “I wish I could have done it in Paris, but LA is my home.” She further added, “I’ve learned a lot so, yeah, bring it on in LA.”She harbors optimism about showcasing her prowess in both sports at the upcoming 2028 Olympics.

With her sights now set on the next games, she isn’t leaving anything to chance this time around and is bucking up. Despite her nascent age, Sky’s dedication and passion for both skateboarding and surfing shine through. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that her last heat was a heartbreaking loss for her, but that isn’t disconcerting for this phoenix.

A small slip up isn’t denting Sky Brown’s sheen

In her final wave, Sky Brown stood on the cusp of securing her qualification. However, she dashed hopes of Olympic surfing glory when she fell short, finishing in third place during the crucial sixth repechage. Despite her best efforts, scoring 4.53 and 4.33 in her two attempts, she totalled 8.86, behind competitors Yang Siqi of China and Janire Gonzalez-Etxabarri of Spain, who secured their spots in Paris with scores of 11.83 and 11.43, respectively.

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While Sky may be relatively fresh to the elite surfing circuit, her prowess in skateboarding is undeniable. As the reigning world champion in park skateboarding, her achievements at such a young age are nothing short of extraordinary. Having clinched bronze in the sport’s debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at the age of 13, Sky expressed her fervent desire to make history by competing in both sports at the Olympics. What fruits do Los Angeles hold for this wunderkind? Time will tell.

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