Brazilian skateboarders claimed every medal at the Street League Skateboarding (SLS) event in Brasília, showing the country’s growing power in the sport.
The competition, held at the Esplanada dos Ministérios, drew about 15,000 fans. Each skater had seven chances to land their best tricks, with only their top three scores counting.
Seventeen-year-old Rayssa Leal, already a double Olympic medalist, won the women’s contest with 21.8 points. Gabriela Mazetto and Duda Ribeiro, both from Brazil, took second and third with 14 and 13.7 points.
On the men’s side, Brasília’s own Felipe Gustavo won gold with 27.1 points, just ahead of Giovanni Vianna and Gabryel Aguilar, who scored 27 and 24.8 points.
The SLS will continue in Cleveland and Paris before ending with the Super Crown in São Paulo. These results, confirmed by official event records, underline Brazil’s rise in skateboarding.
The country’s athletes and fans are now central to the sport’s future. This success means more than medals. With packed stands and all-Brazilian podiums, the event signals new business opportunities for brands and sponsors.
Local heroes like Rayssa Leal and Felipe Gustavo are attracting international attention, which could drive investment in sports, tourism, and youth programs.
Brazil’s performance in Brasília proves the country is not just competing—it is leading, both on the boards and in the business of skateboarding.
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