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Arisa Trewbecame Australias youngest Olympic champion when she secured gold in theskateboard womens parkeventin Paris.

With a score of 93.18, she also became the first Australian woman to win anOlympicskateboarding gold medal.

A duck would be perfect for the 14-year-old because it would suit her busy schedule, she said.

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But I feel like a duck might be a little bit easier, and…

I dont know; I just want a duck.

It will just be in my yard, and Ill get a little pool thing for it.

14-Year-Old Gold Medalist Arisa Trew Reveals Parents Promised Her A Pet Duck If She Won

Pet ducks need specialized care from a veterinarian with avian expertise,PETAnotes.

They also need specialized feed and artificial heat for baby ducklings.

Shes leading the way of whats possible in skateboarding and in womens skateboarding, he added.

14-Year-Old Gold Medalist Arisa Trew Reveals Parents Promised Her A Pet Duck If She Won

And were just lucky to have her.

That run right there could have won any event.

It was just lots of fun and challenging, and just something to do after school.

Initially, there werent many female skaters around her age, so she mainly skated with boys.

This changed when she was 10, when she recalls seeing more girl skaters.

In March 2024, she placed fourth at the World Skateboarding Tour in Dubai for the womens park event.

Two months later, the young athlete made history by becoming the first woman to land a 900.

Its been a dream, Im so excited.

Its a little bit heavier than I thought, but its like beautiful.