Momiji Nishiya – Japanese Skateboarding Olympic Champion

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Momiji Nishiya

Athletes | Skateboarding

Full Name: Momiji Nishiya

Born: Osaka, Japan

Date of Birth: 30 Aug 2007

Age: 18

Nicknames: Momi

Sport: Skateboarding

Height/Weight: 42 kg / 5'2''

Momiji Nishiya is a trailblazing street skateboarder from Japan, known for her fearless tricks, smooth style, and competitive composure. She gained international attention by winning the women’s street skateboarding gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at just 13 years old, making her one of the youngest Olympic champions in history. Her performances in X Games and World Skateboarding Championships have further established her as a rising star in global skateboarding, inspiring a new generation of athletes.

Momiji Nishiya was born on August 30, 2007, in Osaka, Japan. She began skateboarding at a very young age and quickly rose through Japan’s competitive skateboarding scene. By her early teens, she was already competing at international events, showcasing remarkable technical skill, creativity, and composure under pressure. Her historic Olympic victory in Tokyo 2020 at age 13 made her the youngest Olympic gold medalist for Japan and the third youngest overall in Olympic history.