The 10-year-old skateboarder with an Olympic dream
Jaxon Popovic goes head-to-head with the best skateboarders in the country at this week's National Championships.
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"I'm excited but also a bit nervous."
— Jaxon Popovic , Athlete
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Jaxon Popovic goes head-to-head with the best skateboarders in the country at this week's National Championships.
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