Australian Scooters Deliver Strong Finals Results at World Skate Games

Australian scooter athletes delivered a series of strong performances at the World Skate Games in Paraguay, reaching the finals across Street and Park competition.

In Junior Street, Jake Harrop and Hugo Smith-Hyne progressed to the final, finishing seventh and eighth respectively.

Ollie McCaughley narrowly missed the final in 11th, while Charlie Stamp placed 21st, Will Scott 24th and Bradley Wade 33rd in a competitive qualifying Mens’ Street field of 45 riders.

Australia continued to make its mark in Park, with Jake Harrop qualifying first before finishing sixth in the Junior final.

Taj Shambrook, Australia’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony, also impressed, qualifying third for the Pro Men’s Park final and finishing fifth. Shambrook celebrated his 18th birthday during the event.

In Junior Park qualifying, Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer finished 13th, Kyle Rodrick 15th and Marcus Dunlop 16th, while Noah Brandon placed 23rd in Pro Men’s competition.

Beyond the results, the Australian team was supported by a strong travelling contingent of families who backed the riders throughout the competition and challenging weather conditions.

Team manager Cindy Burke played a key role in keeping the team organised across the events while also supporting her son, Taj, throughout the campaign and provided regular content to promote the athletes.

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