Covell leads Australian street skateboarding charge

Chloe Covell led Australia's skateboarding campaign at the 2026 World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay, claiming silver in the Women's Street Skateboarding final.

Covell narrowly missed the world championship title, finishing on 167.97, just behind Japan's Yukema Oda who took gold with 170.94.

Covell was in the box seat to take out the world championship with a massive 89.74 second run to lead the elite field into the best trick phase, but Japan’s Oda landed a massive 88.73 on her first trick to claim a narrow victory. 

The performance adds to a remarkable 2026 campaign for Covell, who has continued to establish herself among the world’s leading street skateboarders, highlighted by victory at WST Rome and a string of impressive performances across international competition and also Australia's National Championship. Covell is now ranked No.1 in the world.

Fellow Australian Cora Wilton also progressed to the final, finishing eighth overall, while Felicity (Flic) Turner and Liv Lovelace reached the semi-finals to showcase the depth of Australia's women's street skateboarding talent.

Ella Ledingham also represented Australia in the women's competition, finishing 52nd after the open qualifier. Ledingham will now travel to Dhakar to compete in the Youth Olympics.

In the men's Street event, Tommy Fynn led the Australian contingent with a 20th-place finish. Rome Collyer and Daniel Woolley also competed, finishing 48th and 51st respectively.

Palmer leads Australian Park campaign

Two-time Olympic champion Keegan Palmer was Australia's leading performer in Park Skateboarding, finishing ninth in the men's competition after progressing to the semi-finals.

Palmer scored 88.52 in the semi-finals but narrowly missed a place in the final.

Fellow Australians Keefer Wilson and Kieran Woolley also progressed through qualifying to finish 21st and 22nd respectively. Eddie Acres placed 28th, Taj Wolfenden 32nd and Phoenix Sinnerton 53rd.

In the women's event, Mia Kretzer was Australia's highest finisher in 14th place, with Coco Crafter close behind in 16th. Both progressed to the semi-finals, while Ruby Trew finished 37th.

Walker claims Vert bronze

Hudson Walker delivered another Australian highlight, claiming bronze in the men's Vert Skateboarding final.

Walker scored 244.39 points to finish behind American JD Sanchez, who won gold with 274.46 points, and Brazil's Gui Khury, who claimed silver with 265.25.

In the women's event, Jada Ward finished eighth in the final, scoring 92.80 points.

Summer Rackley and Coco Rackley also represented Australia in the women's Vert competition, finishing 10th and 17th respectively in the open qualifier.

Australia's campaign across Street, Park and Vert showcased the country's depth across the three disciplines, highlighted by Covell's silver medal and Walker's bronze.