Skateboarder Hits 94 MPH, Smashes World Record
Diego Poncelet just became the fastest person on a skateboard, hitting 94.3 mph down a Quebec hill. The breathtaking feat pushed past the previous record by more than 3 miles per hour.
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Skateboarder Hits 94 MPH Breaking World Speed Record
A Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world record by reaching 94.34 mph on a skateboard—fast enough to get a speeding ticket on most highways. Diego Poncelet spent years searching Google Maps for the perfect hill to make his dream come true.
Skateboarder Hits 94 MPH in New Speed World Record
A 27-year-old Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world speed record by hitting 94 miles per hour on four wheels. Diego Poncelet proved that skateboarding isn't just for skate parks anymore.
Skateboarder Hits 94mph, Breaks World Record in Quebec
A Spanish athlete just became the fastest person ever to ride a skateboard while standing, reaching a mind-bending 94.34 miles per hour. Diego Poncelet spent years preparing for one perfect descent down a Canadian mountain road.
Sky Brown, 18, Takes Silver at Olympics Qualifier
British skateboarding star Sky Brown scored 89.50 points to claim silver at the World Skate Games in Paraguay, keeping her dreams of a third Olympic Games alive. The two-time Olympic bronze medalist continues building her legacy as one of skateboarding's brightest young talents.
Sky Brown, 16, Wins Silver at World Skate Games in Paraguay
British skateboarding star Sky Brown just clinched silver at the World Skate Games, keeping her Olympic dreams alive for Los Angeles 2028. The teen phenom scored 89.50 points, narrowly missing gold by just 1.5 points.
Teen Skateboarder Wins Gold After Two Falls, Eyes LA Olympics
South Korean skateboarder Kang Joon-i, 18, nailed an impossibly difficult trick on his final run to win his country's first skateboarding gold at the Asian Games. Now he's setting his sights on back-to-back Olympic golds starting in LA 2028.
Olympic Gold Medalist Fights to Reopen Skate Park
The skate park that helped Charlotte Worthington win Olympic BMX gold is getting a second chance. A local pro rider has slashed reopening costs by 80% and is leading the charge to bring it back.
66-Year-Old Skateboarder Breaks Own World Record
Judi Oyama just extended her Guinness World Record as the oldest female competitive skateboarder at age 66. She's been riding for more than five decades and shows no signs of slowing down.
Skater Danny León Nails Eclipse Jump in Spain
Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León pulled off what he calls "the move of his life" by timing a perfect jump with a solar eclipse. The stunning stunt combined athletic skill with cosmic timing.
Sky Brown Aims for Gold in Two Sports at LA 2028
British skateboarding star Sky Brown, who won bronze at Tokyo 2020 at just 13 years old, is setting her sights on an unprecedented goal: winning gold in both skateboarding and surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite a dislocated shoulder just days before Paris 2024, the now-teenage athlete continues pushing boundaries and inspiring young girls everywhere.
Brazilian Skater Rayssa Leal Finds Joy After Olympic Pressure
Two-time Olympic medalist Rayssa Leal transformed crushing pressure at Paris 2024 into a powerful lesson about joy, fun, and mental health. Now 18, she's heading into her third Olympics at just 20 years old with a completely new mindset.