Olympic skateboarding stories of triumph and determination are not uncommon. But some tales defy all expectations, capturing our imaginations and reminding us that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
Annie Guglia's phenomenal voyage from being an unknown athlete to becoming an Olympian in just 36 hours is one of those extraordinary stories.
She was not a professional athlete, nor did she have a background in any sport that could lead her to the Olympics. Guglia's path to Tokyo 2020 started most unconventionally.
With determination, Guglia gave it her all at the final qualification event in Rome, Italy.
She displayed impressive skills, but the margin was thin, and she ended up just outside the top 20, leaving her agonizingly close to realizing her Olympic dream.
As the days counted down to the opening ceremony in Tokyo, it appeared that her Olympic journey was over before it had even begun.
Then, with barely three days' notice, the unexpected call came. Guglia was informed that she would have a second chance, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in the inaugural Olympic Street Skateboarding event.