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Margielyn Didal meets skateboarding icon Tony Hawk in Tokyo Olympics

Tony Hawk and Philippine Olympian Margielyn Didal (L) (Photo / Retrieved from Didal's Instagram)
Tony Hawk and Philippine Olympian Margielyn Didal (L) (Photo / Retrieved from Didal's Instagram)

According to [Philstar], her event hasn't even started yet but it seems like Filipina skateboarder Margielyn Didal is already taking a win in Tokyo after meeting one of the sport's greatest stars Tony Hawk.

The Cebuana posted a photo of her and Hawk on her Instagram while she continues her preparation for the women's street skateboarding heats scheduled Monday.

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The 53-year-old American made headlines when he showed up in Tokyo as a non-participant.

Hawk took a spin around the Olympics skate park in what would be the sport's first appearance in the Summer Games.

 Margielyn Didal catches Tony Hawk’s attention. (Photo / Retrieved from The Manila Times)

Margielyn Didal catches Tony Hawk’s attention. (Photo / Retrieved from The Manila Times)

The American is a pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding and considered as one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.

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According to [Philstar], after meeting the legendary skateboarder, Didal almost certainly got a big boost.

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