Covell claims dominant World Cup victory in Rome

Chloe Covell wins WST World Cup Rome 2026. Photo credit: World Skate

Australian skateboarding sensation Chloe Covell has produced a commanding performance to win the World Skateboarding Tour (WST) World Cup Street event in Rome.

The teenage star was untouchable in Sunday's final at Colle Oppio, posting a winning total of 177.01 to finish more than 20 points clear of the field. Covell's score was built on a superb 86.84-point run before she sealed victory with a brilliant 90.17-point best trick.

Japan's Yumeka Oda claimed silver with 155.15, while China's Cui Chenxi rounded out the podium on 152.78.

The victory further cements Covell's standing as one of the world's premier street skateboarders and delivers another major confidence boost ahead of a busy international season.

“This Rome competition is the first one of the year that will count towards the LA28 Olympics,” Covell said prior to the final. 

“This event means a lot to me because I get to spend time, skate and hangout with teammates, coaches, friends, and I got the win last year.”

Skate Australia CEO Alex Anasson said it was a great result as momentum builds towards LA 2028 Olympics. 

"We are incredibly proud of Chloe's performance throughout the competition," Anasson said. 

"She showed such determination and tenacity, and it's a great start to the LA28 qualification period. 

"We are proud of all our athletes who competed so well in Rome."

Australia was well represented throughout the women's competition, with Cora Wilton advancing to the semi-finals to finish 14th overall. Flic Turner reached the quarter-finals to place 19th, while Ella Ledingham (56th) and Liv Lovelace (57th) also competed in the strong international field of athletes.

Covell's victory adds another prestigious WST title to her growing resume as the Australian continues to establish herself as one of the sport's brightest stars on the road towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The Australian men were also well represented with Rome Collyer (18th) and Shane O’Neill (23rd) making the Quarter-Finals, while Daniel Woolley finished 49th and Corey Nixon 66th.