Breaking News: Paris Olympics Skateboarding Event Postponed Due to Weather
Breaking News: Paris Olympics Skateboarding Event Postponed Due to Weather
The much-anticipated Men’s Skateboard Street event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 27, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Heavy rain and slick conditions on the course at Place de la Concorde made it unsafe for the athletes. The event is now rescheduled for Monday, July 29. This decision aims to ensure the safety of all participants and maintain the high standards of the competition.
The Women’s Skateboard Street events remain unaffected and will proceed as planned on Sunday, July 28, with prelims starting at 6 a.m. ET and the final at 11 a.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action live on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock.
Top Contenders in the Men’s Skateboard Street Event
The Men’s Skateboard Street event promises to be a thrilling competition with a lineup of elite skateboarders from around the world. Leading the charge are Japan’s Yuto Horigome, the defending Olympic gold medalist, and American star Nyjah Huston. Both athletes have shown remarkable performances in the lead-up to the Paris Games, with Horigome clinching a victory at the Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) event in Budapest and Huston dominating the street events at the X Games Ventura.
Other notable competitors include Japan’s Sora Shirai, who is seeking redemption after missing the final in Tokyo, and young prodigy Ginwoo Onodera, who has quickly risen through the ranks. The United States’ Jagger Eaton, who won bronze in Tokyo despite a broken ankle, is also a strong contender after his recent triumph at the OQS event in Shanghai.
Women’s Skateboard Street Event: Spotlight on Japan
The Women’s Skateboard Street event will showcase some of the best talent from Japan, with Coco Yoshizawa, Liz Akama, and Funa Nakayama leading the charge. Nakayama, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, has consistently performed well in recent competitions, making her a favorite for the podium.
Brazilian star Rayssa Leal, who won silver in Tokyo, and Australian sensation Chloe Covell are also expected to be strong contenders. Team USA will be represented by Paige Heyn, Poe Pinson, and Mariah Duran, who are eager to make their mark on the Olympic stage.
With the weather improving and the rescheduled events set, the excitement for the skateboarding competitions at the Paris Olympics continues to build. Fans worldwide eagerly await to see which athletes will rise to the occasion and claim Olympic glory.
