The women's street final in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo became a battle of the 13-year-olds as Momiji Nishiya edged out Rayssa Leal for gold Monday.
It's a men's and women's double for Japan after Yuto Horigome took first place Sunday.
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Funa Nakayama joined her compatriot on the podium to give the host country two medalists.
Women's Street Final
Gold: Momiji Nishiya, Japan (15.