I’ve spent years sharing the untold stories of a sport that, at the 2024 Olympics, would get its big day in the sun. To see it, I had to get to Paris, no matter the obstacles
I may not totally buy into astrology, but as a Taurus, I understand the power of stubborn determination. When harnessed correctly, it transforms into perseverance. Combined with my DIY spirit and the unwavering support from my community, it made my dream of attending the Paris Olympic Games a reality.
After reaching out to my skateboarding community, I was fortunate to receive standby airplane tickets from one friend and a place to stay in Paris from another. I bought some event tickets and others were given to me by friends. As if the experience couldn’t get any better, at the airport, I found myself booked onto the same flight as Team Canada heading to Paris, including Fay De Fazio Ebert, the youngest and only Canadian Olympian woman competing in skateboarding.
Documenting my journey to the Paris Olympics was not just about capturing the event itself; it was about contributing to a narrative that includes people like me who are often underrepresented in media. Our stories matter, and they deserve to be told by those who live them.The skateboarding track was buzzing with adrenaline on the first day of events at Place de la Concorde, a historic plaza on the right bank of the Seine.
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