The cream always kick-flips to the top!
Back in 2015, Tony Hawk reshared a video of then-7-year-old Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal (above) landing a trick while wearing a fairy costume. The clip quickly went viral as people celebrated the youngster’s talent and perseverance after multiple failed attempts.
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Ch-ch-check out the viral footage (below)!
I don't know anything about this but it's awesome: a fairytale heelflip in Brazil by #RayssaLeal (via @oliverbarton) pic.twitter.com/uZgshHYMMT
— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) September 8, 2015
Well, the skateboarding prodigy found herself in the limelight again on Sunday when she earned a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics!
The now-13-year-old came in second in the first Olympic women’s street skateboarding event.
Congrats, gurl!
See Rayssa and all the other talented girls take part in the event — including gold medalist and fellow 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya (below)!
Oh, one more fun thing…
Tony Hawk himself was THERE at the event, watching as Rayssa earned her medal!
Let the Games begin
????: @atibaphoto pic.twitter.com/BLe5UuQQFo— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) July 23, 2021
[Image via Instagram]
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