Skateboarding
FILE - In this July 23, 2021 file photo, Brazil's Rayssa Leal trains during a street skateboarding practice session at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan. Life has been nothing-but-normal for the Brazilian teenager who became an overnight sensation after winning a silver medal at the Olympics’ inaugural skateboarding competition. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, file)
Brazilian teen enjoying new life after skateboarding success

By Tales Azzoni Oct. 02, 2021 07:52 AM EDT

The U.S. men's basketball team stands on the podium during the national anthem after receiving their gold medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Olympic medal count still counts even amid pandemic Games

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 07, 2021 12:07 PM EDT

Sulamita Fernandes, 7, takes skateboard class from the NGO "CDD Skate Arte," at a public skate park in the City of God favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil Olympic skateboarding is tropical fairytale for girls

By Mauricio Savarese And Tatiana Pollastri Aug. 06, 2021 02:35 PM EDT

Ayumu Hirano of Japan falls while competing in the men's park skateboarding prelims at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Hirano's switch from snow to wheels ends without Tokyo medal

By Miina Yamada Aug. 05, 2021 05:18 AM EDT

United States' Erik Shoji reacts during the men's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between United States and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
In Tokyo, social platforms help the Pandemic Olympics shine

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 05, 2021 03:16 AM EDT

Ilona Maher of the United States is tackled by Britain's Helena Rowland in their women's rugby sevens quarterfinal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Social media stars: A glance at Olympians who went big

By Syd Fryer Aug. 05, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Kieran Woolley of Australia competes in the men's park skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Aussie skater uncorks 'stealthy' trick for gold in Tokyo

By John Leicester Aug. 05, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

United States' Margaret Steffens reaches for the ball during a preliminary round women's water polo match against South Africa at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Cherry and Norman face off in 400-meter final at Tokyo Games

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2021 12:03 PM EDT

Germany's Nike Lorenz wears a rainbow emblazoned shin guard as she passes the ball during a women's field hockey match against India at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Athletes fight limits on endorsements at Tokyo Olympics

By James Ellingworth Aug. 04, 2021 10:27 AM EDT

Sakura Yosozumi of Japan competes in the women's park skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Track records keep falling in fast Tokyo Games

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 04, 2021 06:25 AM EDT

Sakura Yosozumi of Japan competes in the women's park skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Yosozumi wins another skateboarding gold for Japan

By John Leicester Aug. 04, 2021 12:41 AM EDT

Dallas Oberholzer, 46, from South Africa, takes part in a men's park skateboarding training session at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. The age-range of competitors in skateboarding's Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games is remarkably broad and 46-year-old Dallas Oberholzer will go wheel-to-wheel with skaters less than half his age. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mom at Tokyo Games

By John Leicester Jul. 31, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

Two girls hold signs while waiting to get a glimpse of Yuto Horigome, the first Olympic gold medalist in skateboarding, outside the Ariake Urban Sports Park during the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Sneaking a peek: Fans find creative ways to glimpse Olympics

By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2021 03:17 AM EDT

Funa Nakayama of Japan watches the other athletes in the women's street skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
At Tokyo Olympics, skateboarding teens blaze trail for women

By John Leicester Jul. 26, 2021 03:48 AM EDT

Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates as she competes and sets new world record and won the gold medal in the women's 55kg weightlifting event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Olympics Latest: Japan upsets China in table tennis

Jul. 25, 2021 08:57 PM EDT

Yuto Horigome of Japan reacts after skating during the men's street skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A first-ever gold - and a lesson - in Olympic skateboarding

By John Leicester And Miina Yamada Jul. 25, 2021 02:57 AM EDT

Romain Cannone of France, left, and Gergely Siklosi of Hungary compete in the men's individual final Epee competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Chiba, Japan. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Olympics Latest: Rashitov wins taekwondo gold at Tokyo Games

Jul. 24, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

From left, Grace McCallum, Jordan Chiles, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee of the United States wait their turn to train on vault for artistic gymnastics at Ariake Gymnastics Centre venue ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Keet Oldenbeuving of the Netherlands trains during a street skateboarding practice session at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
At Tokyo Olympics, a debt to 'Back to the Future' and 'E.T.'

By John Leicester Jul. 23, 2021 09:12 PM EDT

In this May 22, 2021, photo, Nyjah Huston, of the United States, right, looks on during practice for an Olympic qualifying skateboard event at Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, Iowa. Where some skateboarders might be reluctant to move so boldly into the gargantuan realm of the Olympics, Huston is more than glad to latch on onto this monster. Tokyo might be the place where people outside the sport finally get a glimpse of one of the most interesting athletes around. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Skateboarder Nyjah Huston brings unique brand to Olympics

By Eddie Pells Jul. 14, 2021 11:48 AM EDT