This weekend, Roland-Garros turned into a true skate temple. Out with the clay: in with the modules, grinds, and precise flips to host a new stage of the Street League Skateboarding (SLS), the most prestigious competition on the global scene.
Under a mild Parisian sky and a buzzing atmosphere, the world's top riders faced off on a course as technical as it was spectacular. Between style, power, and precision, each run made the stands of the Philippe-Chatrier court, transformed for the occasion into a giant skatepark, come alive.
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Vincent Milou, the French star of the weekend
And it's Vincent Milou who captivated the audience. The Frenchman delivered perfect lines and flawless tricks, asserting himself with composure and elegance against fierce competition.
This home victory is not just symbolic: it confirms Milou's place among the best skaters in the world, and marks a significant moment for the French skate scene.
Women also shone in Paris
The SLS Paris also highlighted the women's scene, with a competition that was just as challenging and inspiring.
On the podium, it's Rayssa Leal, the young Brazilian prodigy, who stood out with disconcerting ease. She outperformed Chloe Covell, the talented Australian, and Momiji Nishiya, the Japanese skater with a style as technical as it is elegant.
A high-flying trio that proves, once again, that women's skateboarding has nothing to envy from men's, both in terms of skill and creativity.
A show worthy of the spot
The SLS Paris proved once again that skateboarding is much more than a sport: it's a live show, a culture, a shared passion. The cameras, the fans, the young crowd, everything came together to make this event a historic moment.
Between legendary runs, bold tricks, and collective energy, Roland-Garros had probably never vibrated so much.
Before the big show of the weekend, the riders had the chance to warm up on the Roland-Garros park. The atmosphere was already electric! 🔥
And to extend the spirit of the SLS...
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The German brand, which has supported skate culture for years through iconic riders, has once again shone on the Parisian scene.
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