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Manny Santiago says skateboarding saved his life while chasing LA28 at 41

Original: Manny Santiago reveals "skateboarding saved my life” as he chases LA28 dream at 41

Skateboarder Manny Santiago has opened up about how skateboarding saved his life as he pursues a spot at the LA 2028 Olympic Games at the age of 41. The Puerto Rican skater's candid reflection on the sport's personal impact, combined with his bid to compete on home-soil-adjacent Olympic stage, has drawn attention from the skateboarding and Olympic communities.

Why now: His emotional personal story and an unlikely Olympic bid at 41 ahead of a home-region Games resonate with fans.

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