Minnamurra teenager Kieran Woolley has arrived in America ahead of next week's professional Dew Tour event.
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The 15-year-old is preparing to do battle with the world's top skateboarders in what is an Olympic Qualifying event.
Woolley has spent the past week training in Los Angeles, San Diego and Huntington Beach, refining his tricks and preparing for the crucial competition.
The event will be held in Long Beach, California and veterans such as Nyjah Houston and Pedro Barras will be among the competitors vying for gold.
With Olympic qualification points on the line, all athletes will be attempting to ensure they skate to their potential at the competition.
Woolley enters the competition in top form, having completed a successful Australian skate season.
Most recently he took out the 16 and under street competition at the Australian Street Championships in Bateau Bay.
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Cameron Mee
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
