The two-time X Games gold medalist is gunning for a spot on Team USA next summer.
As Duran nursed her fractured tailbone at home in Albuquerque and geared up for her next contest , we chatted with the superstar skater to learn more about her 12-year passion for skateboarding, how it morphed into a professional career, what it takes to train and compete at a world-class level, her Olympic dreams, and more.SELF: You started skateboarding at age 10 because your older brother Elijah skated.
I called my mom, excited and crying. It was just such a wild moment, because I was just like, Wow, I can really keep doing this and see where this takes me. I was on such a high, and the next day, I flew back home and had to go to college to finish up the semester. And I was just like, Dude. Then I decided, You know what? I’m going to risk it, and I’m just going to not do college the next semester starting in January and just do skateboarding., you said, “There’s really no limit to skateboarding,” and that this is what keeps you motivated.
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