There will be more action sports on the Olympic program for Tokyo 2020, as the IOC looks to modernize the Games and make them more appealing to a younger demographic.
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing will take their places among traditional sports such as athletics and swimming during this year’s Summer Games — and the next Games, too, as all three have been approved for Paris 2024.
New sports means new athletes stepping onto the Olympic stage to represent their nations. With that in mind, here are a few athletes to keep an eye on across the Olympics’ new action sports menu.