Brown took the time after her performance to thank friends and family, most notably her parents, who were at first hesitant to see their daughter compete in Tokyo.
But they won't be regretting their decision after her bronze medal-winning showing.
Who are Sky Brown's parents?
Brown got her love of skateboarding from her father Stuart, who has also plied his trade as a professional skateboarder.
Stuart is from the UK and is one of the biggest influences on his daughter's career.
"I remember her, as a baby, on her tummy all the time on a skateboard. It sounds like a cliche but it was her favourite toy," he told The Guardian.
Personal life. Sky Brown was born in Miyazaki, Japan. She is the older sister of Ocean Brown. Her mother, Mieko, is Japanese and her father, Stuart, is British.
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Today, Brown splits her time between Miyazaki (they have a skating ramp in the back garden) and California, where her father Stu, a marketing exec and amateur skateboarder, lived for several years before moving to Japan.
Sky Brown saw her aim of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics in two different sports end on Friday (1 March), but the British teenager was still in a positive mood. Brown was eliminated from the repechage rounds at the 2024 ISA World Surfing Games, finishing third in her heat with only the top two qualifying.
Aged just 13 years and 28 days, Sky Brown became the youngest athlete to win an Olympic medal for Team GB in an intense final attempt in the women's skateboarding event.
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At four years of age, Sky Brown's journey into the world of skateboarding was set in motion when her father shared a video capturing her passion for the sport. The clip went viral, depicting a young girl exuding joy in her skateboard gear while showcasing remarkable skills and flexibility in the park.
The 11-year-old, who is hoping to become Britain's youngest ever Olympian, suffered skull fractures and broke her left wrist and hand, before being taken to hospital by helicopter. Brown, who has now left hospital, is expected to make a full recovery and revealed that her helmet saved her life.
Aged just 13 years and 28 days, Sky Brown became the youngest athlete to win an Olympic medal for Team GB in an intense final attempt in the women's skateboarding event.
While Brown could not secure an Olympic quota for Paris 2024 in Puerto Rico, she is already looking ahead to repeating her quest in four years' time at LA 2028. "I learned so much just competing here and I just had the best experience ever. I learned so much and I am growing a lot, so hopefully I can bring it to LA.
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