At the Paris Olympics, Brazilian skateboarder Pedro Barros experienced a sudden earbud disconnection during his final run, highlighting the challenges of modern wireless technology in high-stakes sports. In other Olympic skateboarding news, 49-year-old Dallas Oberholzer from South Africa competed knowing he would finish last but celebrated his personal best and the support from his mother, marking an emotional highlight. Meanwhile, 14-year-old Canadian skateboarder Fay De Fazio Ebert, the youngest athlete on Canada's Olympic team, opted for a high-difficulty trick, the kickflip indy, during her final run. Despite not landing it, she expressed pride in her effort and determination.