This 16-year-old skateboard medalist went from holey shoes to ... holy shoe deal!
Briefly

Rayssa Leal's old, worn shoes symbolize her journey in skateboarding, starting with limited resources yet dedicating herself to the sport and finding happiness in the simple act of skateboarding.
Leal's perseverance led her to become the youngest street skater to win the women's Street League Skateboarding World Tour final at age 11 and the youngest female Olympian and medalist for Brazil at age 13.
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