Sky Brown secured her second world championship title in skateboarding on Sunday, triumphing at the park event in São Paulo, Brazil.
The 17-year-old British athlete posted a commanding score of 88.16, finishing nearly four points clear of her nearest rival.
However, persistent rainfall forced organisers to abandon the final before competitors could complete their scheduled runs, with officials declaring the standings after two rounds.
Japan’s Mizuho Hasegawa claimed silver on 84.36, whilst American Minna Stess rounded out the podium with 83.90.
The adverse weather conditions had initially delayed proceedings before ultimately cutting the competition short.
Brown’s victory coincided with International Women’s Day, a timing she acknowledged carried special significance.
Yet the teenager used her platform to direct attention beyond her sporting achievement, calling for peace in reference to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Following her triumph, she told World Skate: “This feels huge and I am so thankful but there are bigger things, I just pray for peace.”
Sky Brown competing in Estonia last year
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The young champion expressed disappointment that weather prevented a complete final.
Brown said: “The level is crazy. I had to put a lot down to get here, but I am definitely bummed how we couldn’t fully do a final.”
Brown became Great Britain’s first skateboarding world champion in 2023, claiming the park title in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, at just 14 years old with a score of 90.83.
Her record-breaking trajectory began even earlier at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she captured bronze at 13, becoming Britain’s youngest Olympic medallist.
Her record-breaking trajectory began at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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The Paris Games last year brought further success, with Brown securing another bronze medal in the park discipline.
Remarkably, she competed just seven days after dislocating her shoulder, demonstrating the resilience that has characterised her rise through the sport.
Brown was born in Miyazaki, Japan, to her Japanese mother, Mieko, and her British father, Stewart, a former skateboarder himself.
She first competed at the US Open in 2016 when she was just eight years old, before opting to represent Great Britain in 2018.
Her father travels with her constantly and plays a crucial role in keeping the teenager grounded despite her success.
Sunday’s victory sees Brown currently ranked seventh globally, behind silver medallist Hasegawa, the 15-year-old Japanese skater who leads the world standings.
The pair embraced warmly after officials confirmed Brown as champion.
