GOLD STARR

Poppy Starr Olsen may only be 20 years young, but boasts maturity beyond her age both on and off the skate park. Since first stepping onto a board and being the only visible female among a sea of male skaters (many of them much older) she’s harnessed an unwavering sense of self that continues to propel her forward with hope and optimism.

Her professional career started early. At just 16, Olsen transitioned from the amateur to professional division with the goal of “trying to scratch a spot in the finals” at a high-profile event in California alongside girls she idolised. She ended up winning the event with that single leap of faith. spoke to the Optus Olympic