29 July 2024

Teen medallists take podium to ’80s, ’90s tunes

By Redoy K

At the Paris Olympics women’s street skateboarding event, Generation Z dominated the podium with Japan’s Coco Yoshizawa (14) winning gold, Liz Akama (15) taking silver, and Brazil’s Rayssa Leal (16) securing bronze. The event featured a soundtrack of 1980s and 1990s hits, which the young athletes generally appreciated. Some competitors, like fifth-place finisher Poe Pinson, opted for headphones to maintain focus with their preferred music, while others enjoyed the venue’s playlist. Reuters