Candy Jacobs

Dutch skateboarder Candy Jacobs, one of the pioneers who brought skateboarding to the Olympic stage, has moved into coaching the next generation of riders. In a new interview she says she is 'exactly where I need to be', reflecting on her career shift and her role in developing young talent for the sport's future.

Dutch skateboarder Candy Jacobs has moved from youth work into coaching the next generation of skaters. In an interview with Olympics.com she describes her wide-ranging role with young athletes: 'I'm like a mom, a mentor, a doctor, a wax carrier.' Her story highlights how former competitors are shaping skateboarding's Olympic-era talent pipeline through hands-on mentorship.