San Diego skateboarding

At the Paris Olympics, San Diego-born skateboarders Keegan Palmer and Tom Schaar won gold and silver, respectively, in the men's park competition, marking Palmer's second consecutive Olympic title with a score of 93.11. Schaar, who scored 92.23, expressed his joy in skating alongside friends, reflecting the spirit of skateboarding. Notably, Palmer, who has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Australia, defended his title from Tokyo, while bronze went to Brazil's Augusto Akio. Meanwhile, veteran skateboarder Andy Macdonald, at 51, embraced his role as a competitor, celebrating participation and fun despite finishing lower in the rankings. San Diego's skateboarding community has shown strong support for its athletes, with local skate shop owner Sean Kelling praising their accomplishments. The event highlighted the camaraderie and mutual respect among skaters, with emerging talents like Tate Carew and Gavin Bottger also representing the area.