All posts tagged "Liz Akama"
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 months agoEDITORIAL | Bravo to the Olympic Athletes Winning in an Early Medal Rush
The large crowds make the drama of Olympic victory or defeat all the more compelling. "These are what the Olympics are...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 months agoYuto Horigome Edges Two Americans to Defend His Title in Street Skateboarding
In the sport that made its debut at the Tokyo Games, 25-year-old Yuto Horigome landed his final trick in style at...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 months agoWomen's Street Skateboarding Yields Gold and Silver for Japan at Paris 2024
Teenager Yoshizawa gave Japan its second consecutive Olympic gold while Akama brought in the silver in the skateboarding event that debuted...
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Features
/ 4 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan's Street Skateboarding Squads Look Poised for Major Success in Paris
In the final qualifier before the Paris Olympics, Japan captured the gold, silver and bronze medals in both the men's and...
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News
/ 11 months agoA Photographer Reflects on the Street Skateboarding World Championship
For seven days, photographer Jason Halayko captured images of the world’s elite skateboarders, both during practice sessions and competitions, in Tokyo.