Seeking skateboard success and bridge-building

For many young athletes hoping to compete at an Olympics, the goal is all-consuming. 18 year-old skateboarder Amar Hadid wants her journey to also inspire others and build bridges outside her Muslim faith. She's currently observing Ramadan and, despite making her training much harder, she's committed to breaking down the barriers recent extremist attacks have created to a wider acceptance of her religion.

Amar Hadid gets airborne at the #Exposure2016 competition in California Source: Exposure Facebook page