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San Diego Professor Appointed as Olympic Ambassador of Skateboarding

Dr. Neftalie Williams as Olympic Skate Ambassador.
ShreddER July 22, 2024
Dr Neftali Williams
YouTube: NBC News

Dr. Neftalie Williams, a San Diego State University professor, is getting ready for a huge role at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

He’s been chosen by the U.S. State Department as the official skateboarding ambassador.

Dr. Williams will be repping skate culture on the world stage, making connections between the academic world and action sports.

This is a huge win for Dr. Williams and a major step forward for corporate skateboarding as it gains more recognition and respect in the sports world. The Olympics just got a whole lot more corporate than ever.

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