Teen Skateboarder Arisa Trew Makes History at Paris Olympics

In an incredible moment for Australian sports, 14-year-old Arisa Trew has taken the skateboarding world by storm at the Paris Olympics. She made history by becoming the first Australian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in skateboarding, and she did it with style and flair.

Arisa, who started skating at the young age of seven, was inspired by the sport’s debut in the Tokyo Olympics when she was just 11. Fast forward to Paris, and she not only competed but conquered the competition, scoring an impressive 93.18 in her final run.

At the beginning of the competition, Trew was in third place after her second run, but with some motivation from her coach Trevor Ward, she delivered an electrifying final performance that had the crowd on their feet. Ward shared a fun phrase he often tells her, adding a lighter touch to the intense competition.

After an impressive run that included a daring 540-degree spin, Trew’s score pushed her ahead of Japan’s Cocona Kiraki and Great Britain’s Sky Brown, who took home the silver and bronze medals, respectively. Her triumph marks a significant achievement in Australia‘s Olympic history.

Celebrated skateboarder Tony Hawk even praised her skills on social media, saying she’s changing the game for women in skateboarding. Trew expressed her excitement, stating how surreal it felt to become a gold medalist at her first Olympics.

Wearing bright pink knee pads, she showcased her talent in front of a packed audience at La Concorde, and despite some nerves earlier in the day, she showed remarkable composure during the final round.

The 14-year-old skater, born in Cairns, was proud to represent both Australia and her Japanese heritage. After landing her final trick, she couldn’t hide her joy and excitement, happily showing off her gold medal, which felt “a little heavier than she thought” but absolutely beautiful.