Alexis Sablone Appears on The Today Show

The Olympics makes mainstream names out of all sorts of athletes. Had you ever heard of Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps before they found Olympic glory? With skateboarding making its debut at this year’s Olympics, you’d better get ready for skaters to become household names. In fact, it’s already starting. Recently, Alexis Sablone appeared on The Today Show, maybe the number-one morning show in the United States. Sablone was tasked with teaching Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager how to skate. The ladies of The Today Show were repping USA gear and, well, they gave it their best. We only with Kathie Lee Gifford was still a Today Show cohost. We would have loved to see her on a board. Well, Sablone could always give her a lesson another time. For now, check out this skateboarding segment from a show watched by a large general audience, and get used to it.