When he was 10 years old and thanks to his older brother, dear angel He was able to stand on a skateboard for the first time. “He fell in love with skateboarding‘ his brother described the passion and dedication Angelo showed as he cruised the streets of Lima.
Eleven years after training and supporting various athletes, he was able to represent Peru in the debut of the new Olympic Games category in 2020.
How did Angelo Caro start skateboarding?
After Angelo Caro discovered the sport, not a day went by that he didn’t practice new tricks. Together with his brother Fabrizzio Caro, they toured the streets of Lima and the various skate parks, camera in hand. Angelo performed the amazing tricks and his brother recorded them.
So in 2013 he won his first sponsor, DC Shoes, the brand specializing in the manufacture and sale of shoes and accessories for skateboarding. Hand in hand with them, he was able to create more professional videos that caught the attention of more brands like RedBull.
Angelo Caro at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
In 2020, skateboarding and surfing were included as Olympic disciplines for the first time, and Angelo Caro became the first Peruvian skateboarder to represent Peru in this international competition.
In the street modality, Angelo performed difficult tricks on stairs, railings, benches, walls and slopes in a limited time. He made it into the top 10.
In the final lap, nervousness didn’t make Caro’s best start; However, he gradually managed to improve his score.
Angelo Caro finished fifth at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Photo: Instagram/@AngeloXCaro
“I have to admit that I switched off, concentration is very important,” said Caro when asked about her participation in the Tokyo 2020 finals.
At the end of the competition, he placed fifth, beating Nyjah Huston, the skateboarder he admires and who, at just 10 years old, signaled he wanted to be like him.
What is Angelo Caro doing at the moment?
Angelo is 23 years old and continues to devote himself to skateboarding. He plans to be part of Paris 2024, so he tries to improve his tricks every day.
He recently uploaded a video on his social networks showing that he broke his leg, but after recovery exercises and proper care, he managed to recover.