Sky Brown cleared to compete at Olympics after injury | Newsround

Published: 02 August 2024
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Team GB skateboarder Sky Brown has been cleared to compete in the Olympics after injuring her shoulder.

Brown, who won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games three years ago, suffered a dislocation injury on Monday - a day before she travelled to Paris.

The 16-year-old is due to compete in the women's Park skateboarding on 6 August.

Brown described the injury as "scary" and says her shoulder will need surgery after the Olympics.

Sky Brown: 'I am strong and I believe in myself'
After the injury, Sky was checked by Team GB doctors and physios and they have deemed her fit to compete in Paris.

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