Rayssa Leal won, this Sunday (7), her fourth SLS (Street League Skateboarding) championship, the main skateboarding competition circuit in the world this year. In front of almost 10 thousand spectators at the Ibirapuera gymnasium, in São Paulo, he performed precise maneuvers and overcame strong competition.
The 17-year-old Brazilian had as opponents in the SLS Super Crown (the final stage, which is worth the season title) three Japanese Olympic medalists: Coco Yoshizawa, Liz Akama and Funa Nakayama. She totaled 32.6 points, with a good advantage over second place, Nakayama, who had 26.4, and third, Australian Chloe Covell, who recorded 25.3.
“I have no words to describe my feeling. It’s supernatural. I’m very happy,” said the champion, who competed in the final with knee protection. “In training, I hit my head, I turned my knee a little. I was worried, but I managed to wake up a little better, despite the stiff neck. We did a good job.”
According to Raíssa, the SLS title, her fourth in a row, was “100% this year’s goal”. As the World Cup organized by World Skating, recognized as the international confederation of the sport, was not contested, the priority was the SLS, won in front of the Brazilian fans.
The young athlete became emotional when celebrating the achievement, despite already being used to being on the podium. She has two Olympic medals, the first of which was a silver obtained at the age of 13, at the Tokyo Games, held in 2021. In 2024, in Paris, she won bronze. Now, set your sights on Los Angeles-2028.
Check the results of the SLS Super Crown
1 – Rayssa Leal (BRA): 32.6 points
2 – Funa nakama (Jap): 26.4
3 – Chloe Covell (AUS): 25.3
4 – Yumeka Oda (JAP): 24.2
5 – Funa Nakayama (JAP): 10,5
6 – Coco Yoshizawa (JAP): 10,3
