Lucy Adams: Building belonging in skateboarding

Lucy Adams has spent her life on a skateboard – but it’s her impact off the ramps that’s transforming the sport forever. From being one of only a handful of women in UK skateboarding in the ’90s to leading the charge for equity and inclusion today, Lucy has carved out a path where others once shut the door. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Lucy shares what it’s really like to break into a male-dominated sport, fight for recognition and push for a future where every girl feels welcome on a skateboard. In this episode, Lucy reveals: The grit it took to thrive in a sport where women were often invisible Why representation matters – and what it means to truly belong in skateboarding The battles to make skateboarding safer, more accessible, and more inclusive How she’s helping rewrite the rules for the next generation of skaters The emotional highs and lows of being a pioneer in a sport that wasn’t built for you From small-town skate parks to global stages, Lucy Adams has paved the way for thousands of women and girls to ride free. This is the story of resilience, rebellion and reshaping a sport for good. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fearless Women production

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Lucy Adams: Building belonging in skateboarding is an episode from The Game Changers by Sue Anstiss.

This episode is 51:10 long.

This episode was published on Aug 27, 2025.

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