Fourteen-year-old skateboarder Arisa TR has made Olympic history by becoming the youngest Australian to win a medal. She set this record at the women’s park final in Paris, winning gold at 14 years and 86 days old.
Despite a shaky start in the first round, Arisa's performance secured her the top spot, thrilling her friends who watched from home on the Gold Coast. Arisa's dream began after watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Following her victory, she humorously requested a pet duck from her parents as a reward.
Vocabulary:
• Skateboarder: Someone who rides on a board with wheels.
• Medal: A piece of metal given as an award.
• Olympic: Related to the Olympic Games, an international sports event.
Source: Behind the news