Sky Brown

Sky Brown is a British professional skateboarder and surfer, born on July 12, 2008, in Miyazaki, Japan. She is widely regarded as one of the most promising athletes of her generation. Brown started skating and surfing at a very young age and turned professional when she was just 10 years old.

Brown is known for her incredible agility, skill, and versatility in both skateboarding and surfing. She has won numerous accolades in her young career and is a role model for young girls worldwide.

Off the field, Brown is also recognized for her philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Years

• Born and raised in Japan, Brown started skateboarding and surfing at a very young age. Her talent was quickly recognized, and she turned professional when she was just 10.

Professional Skateboarding

• Breakthrough: Brown made her professional debut in the Vans US Open in 2016. She has since competed in several major competitions, including the X Games and the World Skateboarding Championships.

Professional Surfing

• Similar to skateboarding, Brown also excels in surfing. She competes in professional surfing competitions alongside her skateboarding career.

Great Britain National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for Great Britain in 2019.

Achievements:

• Olympic Games: Bronze medal in skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making her Great Britain's youngest ever Olympic medalist.

• Position: Primarily a skateboarder, but also excels as a surfer.
• Skills: Known for her agility, skill, and versatility. Brown is celebrated for her daring tricks and resilience.

• Family: Brown is the daughter of a British father and a Japanese mother. She has a younger brother, Ocean.
• Philanthropy: Brown is involved in various charitable activities and has made significant contributions to Skateistan, a non-profit organization that uses skateboarding and education for youth empowerment.

• Sky Brown is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and accomplishments at such a young age but also for her work ethic, determination, and resilience in professional skateboarding and surfing. Her impact on the sport and her status as a role model extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of young girls around the world.

Youngest professional skateboarder:

• Turned professional at the age of 10

Youngest Olympic medalist for Great Britain:

• Bronze medal in skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Books

• Brown, S. (2020) Sky's the Limit: Words of Wisdom from a Young Champion. New York: HarperCollins.

Websites

• Olympics: Information about Sky Brown’s Olympic career and achievements. Available at: https://www.olympics.com
• World Skate: Details about Brown’s career in professional skateboarding. Available at: http://www.worldskate.org
• Surfing Association: Updates on Brown’s performance and records in professional surfing. Available at: https://isasurf.org

Articles

• BBC Sport: Sky Brown: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport
• The Guardian: Sky Brown’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/sky-brown

Interviews and Documentaries

• Sky Brown: Breaking Boundaries (2020): This documentary provides a detailed look at Brown’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Sky Brown, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com