The Sky’s the Limit

Sky’s dad is from Great Britain and her mom is from Japan, so Sky is a citizen of both countries. She was born in Japan, where she learned to skate when she was 2 years old.

“My dad was always skating, and I wanted to get on a board just like him!” Sky says. “I’m sure I fell a lot in the beginning.”

Before long, it was clear that Sky had incredible talent. When she was 7, she began skating in competitions around the world. Last September, Sky wowed the crowds—and the judges—at the Skateboarding World Championships in Brazil. She won a bronze medal.

Sky’s dad is from Great Britain. Her mom is from Japan. Sky is a citizen of both countries. She was born in Japan, where she learned to skate when she was 2 years old.

“My dad was always skating, and I wanted to get on a board just like him!” Sky says. “I’m sure I fell a lot in the beginning.”

Before long, it was clear that Sky had incredible talent. When she was 7, she began skating in competitions around the world. Last summer, Sky wowed the crowds at the Skateboarding World Championships in Brazil. She won a bronze medal.

Today, Sky lives in California, where she trains every day. She watches YouTube videos to learn new tricks, then spends hours perfecting them at area skate parks. But she says that to her, practicing isn’t a job. It’s more like playing.

“At the end of the day, I just want to have fun,” Sky says.

Sky’s schedule leaves room for everyday kid stuff. She goes to school two days a week and studies online the other days. She hangs out with friends and plays video games with her 8-year-old brother, Ocean.

Sky also manages to squeeze in time for her other favorite sport—surfing. Most days, she gets up at 5 a.m. to put on her wet suit and ride the waves. She says that balancing on her surfboard makes her an even better skater.

Today, Sky lives in California. She trains every day. Sky watches YouTube videos to learn new tricks. Then she spends hours perfecting them at area skate parks. But she says that to her, practicing isn’t a job. It’s more like playing.

“At the end of the day, I just want to have fun,” Sky says.

Sky’s schedule leaves room for everyday kid stuff. She goes to school two days a week and studies online the other days. She hangs out with friends. And she plays video games with her 8-year-old brother, Ocean.

Sky also manages to squeeze in time for her other favorite sport—surfing. Most days, she gets up at 5 a.m. to put on her wet suit and ride the waves. She says that balancing on her surfboard makes her an even better skater.

Over the past year, Sky has been preparing for one of the biggest sporting events in the world—the Summer Olympics. But unfortunately, the Games were postponed (see “Olympics on Hold”).

The delay won’t stop Sky. She will spend the coming months practicing to join Great Britain’s Olympic team. She’s looking forward to becoming the youngest summer Olympian in British history—even if it is a year later than expected. And she encourages other kids to go for their goals.

“The sky’s the limit,” she says. “Chase your dreams!”

Over the past year, Sky has been preparing for one of the biggest sporting events in the world—the Summer Olympics. Unfortunately, the Games were postponed (see “Olympics on Hold”).

The delay won’t stop Sky. She will spend the coming months practicing to join Great Britain’s Olympic team. She’s looking forward to becoming the youngest summer Olympian in British history. And she encourages other kids to go for their goals.

“The sky’s the limit,” she says. “Chase your dreams!”