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Skills and spills help skateboarders earn respect at the Games

Team USA's Jake Ilardi reacts after falling as competes during skateboarding prelims in Tokyo.
Team USA's Jake Ilardi reacts after falling as competes during skateboarding prelims in Tokyo.

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For skateboarders at the Tokyo Games, their participation in these Olympics has been about respect. And what better way to earn it but by showing off the determination, courage and skills the sport requires.

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