Analysis

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

By Dr Indigo Willing
July 27 2024 - 7:00am
Children skateboarding. File Picture.
Children skateboarding. File Picture.

Not always welcome in what was once a hyper-masculine sport, women skateboarders, particularly from Australia, are scooping up medals, breaking world records and becoming Olympic 'roll' models.

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