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Skateboarding Spain

How Tokyo 2020 creates new hope for skateboarders

From the streets to Tokyo 2020 debuts? Danny León and Andrea Benítez are two of the best skateboarders in Spain, but they never imagined competing at the Olympic Games. Check out this interview, where they share their passion for the board, qualification and gender equality hopes in skateboarding.

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Sport climbing Italy

Meet Italy’s climbing star on the road to Tokyo 2020

Laura Rogora is the second woman ever to climb an outdoor 9B route, which is one of the hardest in the world. The 19-year-old had a first taste of the Games at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, and now she will be one of the 20 women making history at Tokyo 2020 when sport climbing debuts! 

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Swimming Australia

Great moments of Tokyo 1964: Dawn Fraser's gold

With eight Olympic medals, it is no surprise that Dawn Fraser is a sporting legend. But, did you know that the Australian was the first swimmer to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 100m freestyle? A feat only matched twice since then… and once by no other than Michael Phelps. 

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Beach volleyball USA

From competitors to teammates

It wasn’t easy for Team USA beach volleyball player Brooke Sweat to team up with Olympic champion Kerri Walsh Jennings as it required a shift in mindset. Now Brooke Sweat explains why and how they're looking forward to getting back on the sand.

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BADMINTON DENMARK

Rising badminton star Blichfeldt adapts her training plans

Mia Blichfeldt is ready to prove her talent to the world after recovering from a foot injury. Inspired by Carolina Marin’s incredible gold at Rio 2016, the Dane reveals how she is preparing for the Games. 

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FIGURE SKATING

6 things to watch in unique Grand Prix season

The figure skating season is back! This season will be different, but there is still so much action to catch on the ice. Get ready with this article and stay tuned on the Olympic Channel as we give you full coverage in the next weeks!

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