13-year-old Momiji Nishiya Becomes Japan’s Youngest Olympic Champions After Winning Gold In Skateboarding (Photos)

Momiji Nishiya has become one of Japan’s Olympic champions at the age of just 13 after taking the gold medal in women’s street skateboarding.

Japanese 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya clinched the Olympic title in the women’s street skateboarding competition on Monday, shedding tears of happiness after nailing her final trick and becoming the country’s youngest-ever gold medal winner.. 

Brazil’s sensation Rayssa Leal clinched silver at the same age, while the women’s bronze went to Funa Nakayama of Japan.

Alexis Sablone of the United States, in prime position for the podium with two tricks remaining, settled for fourth after falls on both attempts.

Gold medalist Momiji Nishiya of Japan and bronze medalist Funa Nakayama of Japan celebrate.
Momiji Nishiya celebrates winning the gold medal in the womens street skateboard during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Urban Sports Park

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