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Nyjah Huston 3-Peats at SLS 2019 World Championship in Brazil

Published

4 years ago

September 23, 2019

Skate Newswire

Nyjah Huston put on a stunning performance yesterday afternoon to win his third SLS World Championship in a row. His effort was punctuated by a cab flip to back lip in the Best Trick section that earned a 9.7 score, which is one of the highest in the contest’s 10-year history. Draped in an American flag, Huston reminded the world that he’s the last of the OG SLS pros out there competing against a crop of new skaters in his post-contest interview. In addition to adding to his legendary contest legacy, this win should seal Huston’s spot as a competitor for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. And he’s certainly the betting man’s choice to bring home the gold. Check out his highlight reel from Sunday’s competition below.

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Elliot Sloan Wins X Games Chiba 2023 Vert Best Trick

Published

2 days ago

May 15, 2023

Skate Newswire

Elliot Sloan claimed victory in the recently held X Games Chiba 2023 Vert Best Trick competition.

During the 20-minute controlled jam session, Sloan made multiple attempts without success. He seemed already resigned to losing, but everyone was given another run after the 20-minute mark.

He finally came through on his last try with his fast-spinning Cab heelflip Indy 720. The trick brought the house down and earned him the gold medal. Sloan now has a total of 16 X Games medals!

Tony Hawk’s X Games comeback is another highlight of the event. The legendary Birdman put down technical tricks, including Madonna switch crooked grind and Half Cab body varial to backside blunt.

Meanwhile, Moto Shibata successfully landed his kickflip McTwist early in the competition and earned him a silver medal.

The youngest participant, Gui Khury, executed a nollie indie 900 in his second attempt earning him a bronze medal.

Edouard Damestoy and Clay Kreiner also successfully landed a trick during the jam.

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Edouard Damestoy landed first place in Men’s Skateboard Vert with a score of 90. Tom Schaar and Jimmy Wilkins joined him at the podium for second and third place, respectively.

Watch how the X Games Chiba 2023 Skateboard Best Trick went down in the video below.

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Rayssa Leal Gets her Second X Games Gold

Published

3 days ago

May 14, 2023

Skate Newswire

Brazilian teen skateboarder Rayssa Leal grabbed her second X Games gold in last Friday’s X Games Chiba Women’s Street competition.

Leal skillfully executed stylish moves while conquering the most challenging obstacle on the course, a 14-step handrail in her first run.

Momiji Nishiya and Rizu Akama joined her at the podium for second and third place, respectively.

Leal is also the 2022 SLS Super Crown champion and is gunning to defend her title this year. She just won the first 2023 SLS stop in Chicago two weeks ago.

Watch the full coverage of the competition below.

CONTESTS

Keegan Palmer Tops X Games Japan Men’s Skateboard Park

Published

3 days ago

May 14, 2023

Skate Newswire

Keegan Palmer earned a gold medal for X Games Japan Men’s Skateboarding Park.

The Australian skateboarder secured his spot in the first run, scoring 83.66. Corey Juneau came in second, while Gavin Bottger took the third spot.

Last Friday’s competition was supposed to be an elimination round for Saturday’s finals. However, the organizers had to cancel several events because of nonstop rain. They informed participants to treat the elimination as finals in case of cancellations.

Watch the full competition below.