PARIS, France — Even when she's competing in the Olympic Games, Paige Heyn still makes time for family.
The NBC Olympics & Paralympics X account recently shared a heartwarming video call between the 16-year-old Arizona athlete and her grandpa.
Heyn is one of the youngest athletes representing Team USA and made her professional debut at the Pan American Games in 2023.
"Looking good! Keep it up, okay?" Heyn's grandpa told her in the video. "I wish I was there."
"I know, can't wait to see you when we get home," she responded with a smile.
Heyn came close to landing a new trick that could have placed her in the finals, but she fell short. But at her age, coming in 6th in street skateboarding at the 2024 Paris Olympics is still an incredible feat.
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