Skateboarding is part of the Olympic program for the second time in history.
From left, second ranked Australia's Keegan Palmer, first ranked United States' Tate Carew and third ranked United States' Jagger Eaton celebrate with their trophies on the podium for the Skateboarding Men's Park Final in the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series held in Shanghai, Sunday, May 19, 2024. Carew is one of four San Diego County-based skaters on Team USA.
Team USA recently announced its roster of skaters who will be going to the games in Paris this summer, and four of them are from San Diego County. Scroll down to meet them.Ruby Lilley, 17, resides in Oceanside. She spent her early childhood growing up on a farm in Maryland before moving to California. Her brothers’ interest in skating inspired her to pursue the sport.Previously a dancer, Lilley is currently No.11 in world rankings.
"It's been a really long year,” Carew said. “Lots of injuries, lots of ups and downs, good placements, bad placements. It's kind of just been all a part of the journey. And to actually make it and go and represent my country, that was the ultimate goal."Bryce Wettstein is from Encinitas and returns to the Olympics after placing sixth in the Tokyo Olympics.
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