15-year-old skateboarder Jordan Santana going for Olympic gold

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Sunday, March 22, 2020
Teen skateboarder to compete in Tokyo for Olympics
Jordan Santana, 15, is one of the first to compete in skateboarding in the Olympics, but her plans may be on hold.Jordan Santana is one of the first to compete in skateboarding in the Olympics and is making waves as a young qualifier.

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Jordan Santana,15, is one of the first to compete in skateboarding in the Olympics and with Tokyo 2020 just around the corner, she is making waves.

She is one of the youngest set to qualify for the team.

Jordan is inspiring a whole new generation of skaters with her skill and has her sights set on the gold!