Jaxon Popovic competes at senior GB National Skateboarding Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Ten-year-old Jaxon Popovic is set to compete in the senior GB National Championships from July 9-12 in Newquay, Cornwall. He aims to become British champion, facing 26 of the UK's top male skateboarders for a £10,000 prize. Jaxon has impressed in recent competitions, including wins in the Survival of the Sickest series. Originally from Australia, he moved to Wales and regularly travels to train, showcasing his talent from a young age. Jaxon dreams of competing in the Olympics, eyeing the 2032 Games in Brisbane as a possible goal.
- •Jaxon Popovic competes at the national level despite being only 10 years old.
- •The championships feature a £10,000 prize pool and top skaters from the UK.
- •Popovic has previously excelled in national competitions but is now competing against adults.
- •He trains regularly, requiring five-hour round trips to a skatepark.
- •Jaxon aims for the Olympics, with hopes to qualify for Brisbane 2032.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — The 10-year-old skateboarder with an Olympic dream
- 5:09 AMBBC Sport — The 10-year-old skateboarder with an Olympic dream
"Jaxon Popovic goes head-to-head with the best skateboarders in the country at this week's National Championships.
"Jaxon Popovic goes head-to-head with the best skateboarders in the country at this week's National Championships.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 5:09 AMThe 10-year-old skateboarder with an Olympic dream
Jaxon Popovic goes head-to-head with the best skateboarders in the country at this week's National Championships.
- BBC SportJul 8, 2026, 5:09 AMThe 10-year-old skateboarder with an Olympic dream
Jaxon Popovic goes head-to-head with the best skateboarders in the country at this week's National Championships.
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