Team GB’s history-maker! 13-year-old Sky Brown becomes Britain’s youngest ever Olympian

Sky Brown made history as she became Team GB‘s youngest ever Olympian in the park skateboard contest in Tokyo on Tuesday – in which she also sealed her progression to the final.

The 13-year-old produced a faultless opening run in her bid for what would be a famous gold, posting a score of 55.26 to initially move into first place.

She then produced another brilliant second run, getting her tricks in and on time, this time posting 57.40. 

Sky Brown, just 13 years of age, showed no signs of nerves on her Olympics debut in Tokyo

Team GB’s teenage star hugs France’s Madeleine Larcheron during her heat on Tuesday

Brown guaranteed her progression after just the first two rounds, and in her final qualification round – she still scord 40 points despite finishing with 15 seconds to go –  that run alone would have placed her in sixth.

After qualifying for the final, which takes place at 4:30am BST, Brown told BBC: ‘That was insane, it is crazy. It is crazy to be here. 

‘And skating with all the girls has been very fun and everyone has been gripping. It has been awesome to be here.’

‘I didn’t think about the score, but I am very stoked by that score.’

When asked what her plans are for the final, Brown added: ‘I have some other tricks, but I am just going to enjoy the time, being at the Olympics.’

More to follow… 

Brown qualified for the final of the park skateboarding gold with one run to spare on Tuesday