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" Pro skater Lizzie Armanto is a total champ\u2014literally! In May, she placed first in the X Games Women&amp;#039;s Skate Park division in Barcelona, Spain\u2014 making her one of the best skaters in the world. She&amp;#039;s been skating since 2007 and has made some serious steps in the skating world since then. She has even placed first overall in the World Cup of Skateboarding three years in a row, which is major!  In many ways, 20-year-old Lizzie is totally typical\u2014she takes silly selfies with her BFFs, loves sleeping in, and munches on donuts after practice\u2014but while skateboarding is a hobby to many, it is a lifestyle for Lizzie. On top of winning some pretty amazing competitions, Lizzie has even scored some sweet sponsors, like Vans and Santa Monica Airlines! Skating isn&amp;#039;t the only thing Lizzie is passionate about\u2014she has also been a part of StepUp since 2012, promotes skateboarding in lesser developed countries. In places\u2014like Kuwait, Bahrain, and Peru\u2014Lizzie has used her skating skills to help run skateboarding workshops, clinics, and demos.  &amp;quot;Skateboarding has introduced me to so many amazing people in my life and I am proud to be a part of the skate culture,&amp;quot; Lizzie said. Photo c/o MAHFIA/RICOY What is the most rewarding part about playing a sport for you? Let us know in the comments! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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