If you were a young Olympic gold medallist, what kind of prize would you ask from your parents to celebrate your victory? Imagine securing the top spot and having the chance to redeem a special reward. For some, it might be an expensive item, a dream vacation, or even an exotic pet.
On Wednesday (7th August), 14-year-old Olympic skateboarder Arisa Trew made history by becoming the youngest Australian to win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her remarkable victory was celebrated nationwide.
In a recent interview video posted on Fox Sports Australia’s YouTube channel, Arisa was asked how she would celebrate this victory of becoming Australia’s youngest gold medallist; she replied, “My parents promised if I won the gold medal I would get a pet duck.” The young star then added, “Ducks are really cute, and I really wanted a pet duck,” before stating that she would keep her new feathery friend in her family’s backyard pool.
As for why she chose a duck, Arisa explained that it was because her parents wouldn’t allow a cat or dog due to the family’s frequent travels. She felt that a duck would be easier to manage under their circumstances. “I feel like a duck might be a little bit easier, and I don’t know, I just want a duck,” she said.
Arisa earned her gold medal in the women’s park skateboarding event with an impressive score of 93.18 on her final run. Kokana Hiraki of Japan and Sky Brown of Great Britain took silver and bronze, respectively. The event highlighted the young talents in the sport, showcasing their skills on an international stage.
Check out the full interview video:
Alia contributed to this article.
