Josh Friedberg, CEO at USA Skateboarding poses for a portrait while skateboarding in Irvine, California, U.S., February 14, 2021. Picture taken February 14, 2021. REUTERS/Mike
(This February 18 story corrects Gartland's age to 21, clarifies that the circumstances around his death are unclear)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The skateboarding community, rocked by several prominent deaths related to mental health issues, is hoping the benefits that go with the sport's inclusion in this year's Tokyo Olympics will help its athletes tackle the underlying problems.
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