Sky Brown: Get Up and Skate

Rebel Girls

Stories For Kids, Education For Kids, Kids & Family

4.5 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 August 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

At such a young age, Sky Brown has already made a name for herself with her incredible skateboarding skills and fearless attitude. Sky's story is a testament to the power of courage, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit. Rebel Girls and Nike are all about empowering girls to dream big and pursue their passions with confidence. Ready to be inspired? Check out Sky's journey and the full booklet on rebelgirls.com/nike to download for free 💪✨ This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Reel Audiobooks. It was written by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Eliza Kirby. Narration by Chloe Mei-li Bundt. Our executive producer was Joy Smith. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	It was a hot, humid day in August of 2021, and the sun was bouncing off the slick sides of Tokyo's
0:21.3	Ariake Urban Sports Park.
0:24.0	Thirteen-year-old Sky Brown,
0:27.0	couldn't be distracted by the heat or the glare, though.
0:31.0	There were too many nerves fluttering inside her.
0:34.0	It's okay to fall, she told herself.
0:38.0	Just keep going. You've got this.
0:42.0	She was already making history as the youngest person to ever represent Great Britain
0:49.0	at this major international competition.
0:52.0	As Sky flew into her first run, she had a huge smile on her face.
0:58.0	She glided into ham plants and Air 360s with ease.
1:05.0	But then, as she was attempting her biggest trip,
1:09.0	the Kick Flip Indie, she tumbled down.
1:20.0	Sky dusted herself off, got back on her board, and tried again.
1:29.0	Each athlete had three 45 second runs to showcase their most advanced moves. And after falling a second time.
1:39.0	Sky decided she didn't need to win a medal. She just wanted to prove that she could do the Kick Flip Indy.
1:45.0	Sky took a breath to clear her mind.
1:50.0	Focused her eyes on the ramp ahead of her and pushed off. I'm Chloe Mayley Bunte and this is Goodnight stories for Rebel Girls, a fairy tale
2:15.2	podcast about the real life women who inspire us. On this episode, Sky Brown, skateboarder, surfer, and champion. Has anyone seen my skateboard?
2:35.0	Sky.
2:36.0	Sky.
2:38.0	The year was 2010 and Sky was two years old.
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