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Sky Brown Shares Her Journey of Coming Back to Elite Competition and How Multiple Injuries Didn't Stop Her

Sky Brown says skateboarding doesn't define her after overcoming serious injuries. Be inspired by her recovery, resilience, and return to elite competition.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over sport?

From Max Dowman to Kimi Antonelli, Sky Brown and Luke Littler, peak performance can be attained ever earlier thanks to support and science

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Skateboarding sensation Sky Brown calls for world peace after winning world title

Sky Brown said she is praying for world peace after she stormed to victory in Brazil

The Independent UK · Mar 10

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British teenager Sky Brown thrilled to become two-time skateboarding world champion

Brown won gold for the second time in her career in a rain-hit event in Brazil on Sunday

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Sky Brown, 17, becomes skateboarding world champion for a second time

Sky Brown won her second skateboarding world title at the age of 17 in Sao Paolo, Brazil, on Sunday. The British star, who first became world champion at the age of 14 in 2023, earned a score of 88.16 to top the standings. Brown finished ahead of Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa…

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Sky Brown wins second skateboarding world title at rain-hit event in Brazil

Britain’s Sky Brown, 17, won her second park skateboarding world crown but the event in São Paulo Event was cut at halfway due to recurrent rainfall

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · May 23, 2025

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From Rooney to Raducanu – the other teenage sensations Luke Littler is emulating

The 17-year-old claimed an historic place in the sport as he defeated Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final on Friday night.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Darts prodigy Luke Littler nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year

The 17-year-old caused a sensation when he became the youngest player to reach the final of the PDC World Championship in January.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Why Olympic success can come at the cost of mental health for youth athletes

Skateboarder Zheng Haohao is 11. She is also one of the youngest competitors at the Paris Olympics. That may be an impressively tender age to be an elite athlete but Zheng isn’t unique in her youth: she’s one of a clutch of formidable young Olympians at this year’s games.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

One thousand up! A grand milestone for Great Britain at the Olympics

The velodrome in Paris witnessed GB’s 1,000th medal at summer and winter Olympics.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Old Macdonald? Andy says age no barrier in skateboarding and it keeps him young

The American-born veteran once skated down the marble floor of a hallway in The White House.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Olympics 2024: Sky Brown eyes surfing success after winning brave bronze for Team GB

Teenager sets sights on becoming a two-sport Olympian in Los Angeles

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024

Kerr misses out on gold after Hocker shock as GB cycling take sprint silver

Josh Kerr missed out on gold in a thrilling 1500m Olympic final with Cole Hocker causing an upset while Team GB’s men’s cycling team took silver

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024

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The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Day 11 at the Olympics – Hocker shocker for Josh Kerr

Two silvers and a bronze for Team GB.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6, 2024

In Women’s Olympic Skateboarding, the Beauty of Paris Meets a Sport on the Rise

With the Eiffel Tower and Luxor Obelisk as the backdrop, three teenage medalists soared above the competition, while looking to take their event to new heights.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024

Teenager Sky Brown wins Olympic skateboarding bronze despite injury

Sky Brown took bronze again for Britain in the park skateboarding at Paris as the 16-year-old overcame a fall on her dislocated shoulder

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

The story behind Sky Brown’s miraculous Olympic bronze – hours after her shoulder ‘popped out’

Sky Brown fell in qualifying and felt her shoulder dislodge again, but she pieced herself back together with the help of Team GB’s physios to win a second Olympic medal at 16 years old

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The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Sky Brown battles on bravely to win bronze medal after shoulder ‘popped out’

The 16-year-old, who also win a bronze in Tokyo, revealed she will have a shoulder operation after the Paris Games.

Arisa Trew Wins Gold In Women's Park Event At Olympics

Arisa Trew, 14, makes history by winning gold in women's park event at Olympics, becoming Australia's youngest-ever Olympic champion.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024

Olympics 2024: Sky Brown shrugs off injuries to claim brilliant bronze for Team GB

Knee and shoulder injuries do not stop talented teen in thrilling final

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Sky Brown defies shoulder injury pain to bag skateboard park bronze in Paris

The 16-year-old, who also took bronze at the Tokyo Games, dislocated her shoulder last month and aggravated the injury during qualifying.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Sky Brown suffers major injury concern while qualifying for Olympic skateboarding final

The 16-year-old Brown reached the final but landed hard on her already-injured shoulder during her final qualifying run

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Day 11 at the Paris Olympics: Sky high hopes for Team GB

Great Britain added five medals to their tally on Monday.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

What time is Sky Brown competing at the Paris Olympics?

Brown dislocated her shoulder before the Games but is skating through the pain in Paris

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