196. Skating for Glory

Brian Nelson got his first skateboard when he 9 years old. He started skating right away. had friends at school that knew how to , so he would go to their houses after . As time went by, Brian got better and at skating. He could do a lot of on his skateboard, but what Brian really loved jumping over stairs with his skateboard. His record 15 stairs, but he wanted to beat that . Brian and his friends went to the Hollywood , where a lot of skaters go to make videos.

Brian knew that if he jumped over stairs, he would become a legend with his . As he went up to the stairs, he counting each stair one by one. He wanted make sure they passed 15. On his first , Brian jumped off his skateboard and landed on grass next to the stairs. He wanted to again, but he was scared. He finally got nerve to try it again. This time he jumped over some stairs. Unfortunately, he didn't pass 16th step in the staircase. He fell off board, but he didn't get that hurt. Some were looking at Brian, and asked him if could do it again. Brian knew he had get it this time.

As Brian prepared for jump, he kept looking at the girls that gathered to see him. He was breathing heavy, he knew he could do it. The time arrived. Brian was ready to try it again. pushed off the pavement, and started pedaling his faster and faster. He got to the top the stairs and then he jumped. Brian was the air for about 5 seconds and then landed. The girls all applauded, and then Brian his skateboard. He had done it. He beat record. All the girls went up to give a hug, but they all stayed away because smelled. He started laughing. Everyone laughed and congratulated .