Iconic Olympic event suspended for two days as horror downpours claim first victim of Paris 2024
THE men's Street Skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics has been SUSPENDED until Monday.
It comes due to adverse weather conditions.
The event was originally pencilled in to take place today.
However, the rain which also blighted the opening ceremony has now claimed it's first victim at the Paris Games.
World Skate put out a statement announcing the news.
It said: "Due to adverse overnight weather conditions and following a meeting this morning with all relevant organisers, the decision has been taken to postpone Men's Street Skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games until Monday 29th of July."
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The rescheduled event will see the preliminary rounds start at 11am BST.
The top eight competitors from the four heats will make it into the final.
The medal event will then happen at the later time of 4pm.
The women's event will be hoping to avoid a repeat when their event is due to start tomorrow.
Skateboarding at the Olympics also has a Park event.
The women's and men's events will begin on August 6 and 7 respectively.
More to follow.
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