The smile of accomplishment

A great place to find hope for the future is in our kids. Last week 13-year-old Arisa Trew made history at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics by winning the gold medal in the women’s park skateboarding event.

In this video of all of the finalists, the commentators articulate the difficulty and execution of her athleticism and art. Her confident smile showcases her ability to perform under pressure on the world’s biggest stage.

VIDEO: Teenage Podium Sweep in Skateboard Park Final! Arisa Trew 1St, Cocona Hiraki 2nd, Sky Brown Bronze

The afternoon she won her medal it was 1 AM in her home town of Currumbin Waters. But her classmates at the Level Up Academy saw her do it in real time, together. They were all sharing a sleepover at their skatepark to watch her make history.

VIDEO: The Skateboarding High School Where Arisa Trew Hones Her Craft | ABC News