TOKYO — Youth was served to a global audience on Monday when two 13-year-old skateboarders fought to the final trick to determine the winner of the women’s street competition.
Alexis Sablone, the 34-year-old skater from Brooklyn, had the best view. She had been in contention for a medal, a bit to her surprise, and now watched as girls less than half her age competed to win at the Olympics.
“I was like, ‘We’re finally here,’” Sablone said after finishing fourth. “Female skateboarders have reached critical mass. There’s enough now that there will be prodigies. And they’re here.