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Josefina Tapia Varas (born 25 April 2002) is a Chilean skateboarder and three-time Chilean National Skateboarding Champion in women's park.[3][4] She competed in the women's park event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[5]

NicknameLa Jose
BornJosefina Tapia Varas
(2002-04-25) 25 April 2002 (age 24)
OccupationSkateboarder
CountryChile
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Josefina Tapia
Personal information
NicknameLa Jose
BornJosefina Tapia Varas
(2002-04-25) 25 April 2002 (age 24)
OccupationSkateboarder
Sport
CountryChile
SportSkateboarding
PositionRegular-footed
Rank
26th (June 2021)[1]
Event
Park
Pro tour(s)Dew Tour
Turned pro
2019
Coached byAlejandra Varas[2]
Achievements and titles
National finals
  • 2018 Vans Park Series National Championships at Chile: Women's park – Gold
  • 2019 Chilean National Skateboarding Championship: Women's park – Gold
  • 2020 Chilean National Skateboarding Championship: Women's park – Gold
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Personal life

Tapia Varas is the youngest child of Isaac "Icha" Tapia Figueroa (1953–2015) and Alejandra Varas, two pioneers of surfing in Chile.[5][6][7] She has two older brothers.[8]

Sponsors

As of July 2021, Tapia Varas is sponsored by the following companies and organizations:[4]

  • Allskateboards
  • Banco de Chile
  • Deportes Zapallar
  • Grizzly Griptape
  • KiFit
  • Mall Sport
  • Naos Kingdom
  • Rebull Lola
  • Retro
  • Stance
  • Team Chile
  • Vans

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