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FROM SEVENTH TO FIRST: ONE BRAVE FINAL ATTEMPT CHANGED EVERYTHING 🛹🏆🇿🇦

Young South African skateboarder Ntokozo “NT” Dludla produced a remarkable comeback at the Kimberley Diamond Cup Johannesburg qualifier, winning the Open Women’s division after sitting in seventh place before her final attempt.

She had been trying to land a difficult trick throughout the competition and had already fallen three times. With only one attempt left, Ntokozo could have played it safe. Instead, she chose to try the trick one more time.

This time, she landed it.

The score lifted her from seventh place to the top of the standings, putting her two points ahead of the more experienced adult competitors. She also won the Best Trick award. 🏆

Three failed attempts did not convince Ntokozo to give up. They only meant she had not landed the trick yet.

Her performance is a wonderful reminder of the courage, belief and determination that young athletes can show when the pressure is at its highest.

Congratulations, Ntokozo. From seventh to first with one attempt left. What a finish. 👏🇿🇦

📸 Photo: The Skate School Academy / Supplied

So proud of all our girls, putting in the work and reaping the rewards.

What an phenomenal first day of Girls On Deck with at The Skate School yesterday. The girls had so much fun and loved working with Boipelo. Can't wait to see what they do today.

Come and learn from South African Olympian Boipelo Awuah at our park this week.

GIRLS STREET SKATE TRAINING CAMP 🛹
Two days dedicated to progression, pushing limits, and building confidence on street! 🔥

📅 19 & 20 August 2026
📍 The Skate School Training Facilities
⏰ 3:30PM – 5:30PM

An official activation for the JHB KDC Grand Slam, taking place on 22 August. 🏆🔥

👭 OPEN TO ALL GIRLS
Skaters will be split into two groups according to skill level, so everyone can train, learn and progress at the right pace.

⚡ FOCUS: STREET SKATING PROGRESSION
This is a street-focused training camp — not ramp/vert.

Come ready to skate, challenge yourself and level up! 💪🏽🛹

Register online to secure your spot!
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SkateCamp JHBKDCGrandSlam

Kimberley, we're coming for you.

Three riders. One goal. Auralia, Charlie and Ayanda roll into KDC & Kardo tomorrow,

470km up the N12. A day of recon. Then we skate what we came to skate.

We are here for the little wins. 🛹

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