Skateboarding in France
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Born in the United States, skateboarding became popular thanks to Californian surfers in the 1960s. Their idea, find a way to train without waves. In France, the phenomenon occurs first on the Basque coast before touching the capital. Synonymous with freedom, thrills, rebellious spirit, skate culture particularly appeals to young people. Skateboarding becomes an Olympic sport at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.