(Des Moines, Iowa) -- The City of Des Moines will host an Olympic Qualifying event in 2021.
Lauridsen Skatepark in downtown Des Moines has been chosen as the venue for the 2021 Dew Tour. The event is the only Olympic qualifying skateboarding competition to be held in the United States this year.
The competition will run from May 20th - 23rd. More than 300 male and female competitors are expected to participate, seeking a spot in this summer's Olympic Games.
Skateboarding makes its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games this year.
(Photo from WHO 13)