Arisa Trew: Breaking Barriers in Professional Skateboarding
Arisa Trew has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of professional skateboarding, blending technical precision with historic firsts. From dominating the X Games to making Olympic history, Trew is redefining what is possible for female athletes in action sports.
Key Facts
- Youngest Australian Gold Medalist: Won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics at age 14.
- Historic Firsts: First female skateboarder to land both a 720 and a 900 in competition/half-pipe.
- X Games Dominance: Holds the record for the most X Games Skateboard gold medals won by any girl or woman.
- Global Recognition: Recipient of the Laureus World Sports Award for Action Sportsperson of the Year.
A Trailblazer of Technical Tricks
Trew is renowned for executing complex rotations that were previously unseen in women's competitive skateboarding. On June 23, 2023, during Tony Hawk's Vert Alert in Salt Lake City, she became the first female skateboarder to successfully land a 720—a trick requiring two full mid-air rotations—in a competition. This maneuver was originally made famous by Tony Hawk in 1985.
Her technical progression continued on May 29, 2024, when she achieved another milestone by becoming the first female skateboarder to land a 900 (two and a half rotations) in a half-pipe.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]X Games and World Tour Success
Trew's consistency in the park and vert disciplines has led to an unprecedented streak of victories. After placing 4th at the 2023 Japan X Games, she surged forward to win gold medals in both the women's vert and park events at the 2023 X Games in California.
She repeated this double-gold achievement in June 2024 at the X Games in Ventura, California. By the time of the 2025 Osaka X Games, Trew had secured her fourth consecutive women's park title and set a new record for the most X Games Skateboard gold medals won by any girl or woman. Additionally, she tied with Fabiola da Silva for the most X Games summer discipline gold medals for a female athlete and tied the record for the most gold medals won by a teenager with seven.
Beyond the X Games, Trew has performed strongly on the global stage, placing 4th in the women's park event at the World Skateboarding Tour in Dubai in March 2024 and taking first place in both park qualifiers at the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series.
Olympic Glory in Paris
The culmination of Trew's early career success arrived on August 6, 2024, at the Paris Olympic Games. By winning the gold medal in the park event, she became the youngest Australian to ever win an Olympic gold medal at the age of 14.
Adding a personal touch to her professional triumph, Trew had previously made a deal with her parents that a gold medal victory would be rewarded with a pet duck.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Career Achievement Summary
| Year | Event/Award | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tony Hawk's Vert Alert | First female to land a 720 in competition |
| 2023 | X Games California | Gold (Vert & Park) |
| 2024 | Laureus World Sports Awards | Action Sportsperson of the Year |
| 2024 | Half-pipe Session | First female to land a 900 |
| 2024 | Paris Olympic Games | Gold (Park) - Youngest Australian gold medalist |
| 2024 | X Games Ventura | Gold (Vert & Park) |
| 2025 | Osaka X Games | Record for most female Skateboard gold medals |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Arisa Trew's 720 and 900 tricks?
These tricks involve high-degree rotations in mid-air (two full rotations for the 720 and two and a half for the 900). Trew is the first female skateboarder to successfully land these specific maneuvers in competition and in a half-pipe, respectively.
How old was Arisa Trew when she won her Olympic gold medal?
Arisa Trew was 14 years old when she won the gold medal in the park event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making her the youngest Australian to achieve an Olympic gold.
What records does Arisa Trew hold at the X Games?
Trew holds the record for the most X Games Skateboard gold medals won by any girl or woman. She also tied the record for the most X Games gold medals won by a teenager (seven) and won four consecutive women's park titles.
Which prestigious sports award did she receive in 2024?
In April 2024, she was honored with the Laureus World Sports Award for Action Sportsperson of the Year.
What is the difference between the 'park' and 'vert' events?
While both are competitive skateboarding disciplines, 'park' typically involves bowls and transition elements in a park-like setting, whereas 'vert' (short for vertical) specifically refers to skating on a large half-pipe with vertical walls.