At just 14 years old, Arisa Trew has made history as the youngest Australian to win a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She clinched the gold in women’s park skateboarding on August 6. In a post-victory press conference, Trew shared her lighthearted reward request: a pet duck, which her parents have promised to get her.
In an interview with Australian news outlet Nine News, Trew explained her choice. “My parents definitely wouldn’t let me get a dog or a cat because we are traveling so much right now. But I think a duck might be a bit easier to manage, and… I just really want a duck.”
She added, “It will just be in my yard, and I’ll get a little pool for it.”
Trew, who scored 93.18 on her final run, was inspired to take up skateboarding at age 8. “I used to surf a lot, but in winter it got too cold, so my dad took me to the skate park, and I just loved it from then on,” she said. “It was fun, challenging, and a great activity after school.”
Looking ahead, Trew hopes to compete in the Los Angeles 2028 Games. She is also proud to be part of the growing number of female skateboarders. “When I started, there weren’t many girls my age skating, so I mostly skated with boys. But now, there are a lot more girls skating,” she noted.
Trew’s parents, Simon and Aiko, were in France to support her and were overjoyed by her success. Simon attributed her victory to her enjoyment of the sport and a positive, active lifestyle. “We’ve always encouraged her to have fun, make friends, and enjoy skating and surfing,” he said.