Brazilian skateboarding phenom Rayssa Leal clinched victory in the women’s street skateboarding world final at the World Skate Games Italia on Saturday, September 14. The 16-year-old edged out a field dominated by Japanese skaters, including Tokyo 2020 champion Nishiya Momiji.
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A video titled ‘Rayssa Leal Takes 1st Place at the WST Street World Championship 2024 and World Skate Games Roma‘ from the World Skate SB YouTube channel.
Leal’s Comeback and Winning Performance
Leal, que iba en cabeza tras la sección de carrera inicial, tropezó al principio de la parte de trucos de la competición. Sin embargo, se recuperó con una actuación espectacular:
- Anotado 88.14 volver a entrar en liza
- Aterrizó en perfecto kickflip backside Smith grind, marcando 93.99
- Superó a Nishiya por más de un punto para asegurarse la victoria.
When asked about her performance, Leal said, “Maybe, yeah. I did my best run here but I don’t have the words for this contest. I’m happy. My team is the best ever. They motivate it. The fans carry me. Thank you to everyone in Brazil for supporting me.”
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Dominio japonés y actuaciones destacadas
Despite Leal’s victory, Japanese skaters showcased their strength:
- Siete de los ocho finalistas eran japoneses
- Nishiya Momiji, incapaz de defender su título olímpico en París 2024, marcó 94.88 con un grind torcido en nollie heel flip
- Ito Miyu se aseguró el bronce con un hardflip marcando 90.15 en la sección de trucos
Lesiones y contratiempos
La competición no estuvo exenta de incidentes:
- El actual campeón del mundo, Oda Yumeka, sufrió una aparatosa caída y no pudo continuar.
- Uemura Aoi no logró puntuar tras dos caídas en la sección de carrera a pie
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Significado de la victoria
This win marks Leal’s return to the top of the podium, reclaiming the title she won in Sharjah in February 2023. Her performance demonstrates the continued evolution of women’s street skateboarding and sets the stage for future competitions.
As the skateboarding world looks ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Leal’s victory cements her status as a top contender and highlights the intense competition in the sport.
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