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Rayssa Leal Wins Bronze in Dramatic Olympic Skateboarding Final

The 16-year-old Brazilian skateboarder secures her second Olympic medal in a thrilling finish at Paris 2024.

  • Leal's final trick propelled her from fifth to third place, earning her a bronze medal.
  • Coco Yoshizawa of Japan won gold, with teammate Liz Akama taking silver.
  • The competition was marked by an intense atmosphere, with Brazilian fans passionately supporting Leal.
  • Leal's performance highlighted the significance of crowd energy in skateboarding events.
  • Americans Poe Pinson and Paige Heyn achieved the best team finish for U.S. skateboarding.
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