Asian Games: Skateboard star Matsumoto, 14, gunning for street gold

Skateboarding powerhouse Japan has produced a host of teenage stars in recent years, and one of the latest, 14-year-old Ibuki Matsumoto, is aiming to capture gold in the women's street competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.Standing 170 centimeters in a discipline often dominated by smaller athletes, Matsumoto is known for her dynamic riding style characterized by impressive speed and air.She will head into the Asian Games ranked No. 1 in the world on the back of eye-catching performances in international competition, including last November's world tour event in Kitakyushu.On her fina…READ FULL ARTICLE