The Portuguese skater recently made headlines for his performance in the Olympics, but fans are concerned about his health.
The 20-year-old skateboarder recently made his debut in the Olympics, competing in the Men’s Park Skateboarding event.
Fans were left disappointed and frustrated after his impressive performance in the event only earned him a final score of 81.75, placing him in 13th position.
Many felt that Thomas was undervalued by the judges, sparking conversations on the importance of transparency and consistency in judging.
can a skateboarder pls tell me how thomas augusto scored an 81 for a complete run with risky tricks and the brazilian skater scored 81 with a bail and standard tricks??? #olympics #Paris2024 #skateboarding
— Ruby 🪐 (@rubygboland) August 7, 2024
Concerns Over His Facial Appearance
Alongside the conversations about his skateboarding prowess, many were also concerned about his health, noting that his unusually crooked lips indicated a serious health issue.
However, no official statements have been made on the issue, either by him or by officials.
Despite concerns from fans and audiences, Augusto continues to impress at the skatepark.
Thomas is from San Marcos, California, but holds triple citizenship: Portuguese, Brazilian, and American.
He got his Portuguese citizenship through his grandparents and Brazilian citizenship from his parents.
Thomas’s skateboarding heroes are Pedro Barros, Steven Pineiro, and Tom Schaar.
Off the skatepark, Thomas seems to be a good person at heart, evidenced by his official Olympic ambition quote,
I dream to be an inspiration to kids coming up and anybody in the world. I want to show people that anything is possible no matter where you come from and what you’re given.
olympics.com
At just 20 years old, Thomas’s achievements are already impressive, but being as ambitious as he is, many future milestones and awards are expected of him.
