The 2025 Roller Freestyle World Championships in Sakai, Japan, delivered five days of world-class skating that showcased the depth, progression, and global reach of aggressive inline skating. From November 22-27, 70 athletes from 21 countries competed across Park and Street disciplines in Senior and Junior categories, producing unforgettable moments and crowning new champions on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
SEMIFINALS SET THE TONE
The competition intensity was evident from the opening rounds. In Women’s Park Semifinals, Korean rider Seoa Jang set an early benchmark with a powerful first run that kept her atop the leaderboard for most of the session. But as the clock wound down, Japan’s Mei Myoga, skating on home soil, delivered a second run that ignited the crowd and shifted the standings—a preview of the home nation’s impact throughout the week.
In Men’s Park, reigning world champion Julien Cudot of France reminded everyone why he holds both Park and Street titles, advancing to finals in first place. His teammate Léo Fumery followed close behind with an impressive performance that secured second, setting up a strong French presence heading into finals.
The Street Semifinals belonged to the hosts. Mei Myoga and Shiono Hashimoto dominated the Women’s division with powerful, clean runs that kept the Sakai crowd fully engaged from start to finish. On the men’s side, the French duo of Cudot and Fumery took control with flawless riding and unmatched consistency, with Cudot advancing in first place in both disciplines—raising the question: could he claim both world titles?
PARK FINALS: BRAZILIAN TAKEOVER
Finals day delivered drama and excellence. The Park competition saw Brazil’s Danilo Senna and Ana Júlia da Silva claim world championship gold in a dominant Brazilian performance.
In Women’s Park, the podium wasn’t decided until the final moments. Ana Júlia da Silva successfully defended her world title with commanding runs that showcased her versatility and fearless approach. Local favorite Mei Myoga delivered under pressure to secure silver, while Qimuge Han made history by becoming the first-ever Chinese skater to earn a medal in a World Skate Roller Freestyle event, taking bronze.
The Men’s Park final saw Danilo Senna fulfill his promise from earlier in the week, claiming his first world championship title with powerful, technical skating. Netherlands’ Jaro Frijn put down a solid performance for silver, while France’s Léo Fumery rounded out the podium in third.
RF Park Men
🥇 Danilo Senna 🇧🇷
🥈 Jaro Frijn 🇳🇱
🥉 Léo Fumery 🇫🇷
RF Park Women
🥇 Ana Júlia da Silva 🇧🇷
🥈 Mei Myoga 🇯🇵
🥉 Qimuge Han 🇨🇳
STREET FINALS: CUDOT GOES BACK-TO-BACK
The Street finals delivered on all fronts. Julien Cudot cemented his status as the sport’s most dominant force, claiming his second consecutive Street world title and proving that his 2024 victory was no fluke. The French phenomenon’s blend of technical precision, creative line choices, and flawless execution was unmatched, securing back-to-back gold medals and solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest street skaters of his generation.
His teammate Léo Fumery continued France’s dominant week with a silver medal, while Korea’s Jong Hyun Yoon earned bronze with consistent, stylish skating.
In Women’s Street, Japan delivered a home-nation celebration as Mei Myoga captured gold with clean, powerful runs that had the crowd roaring. Her compatriot Shiono Hashimoto joined her on the podium with silver, while Brazil’s Ana Júlia da Silva added a bronze medal to her Park gold—an incredible double-medal performance.
RF Street Men
🥇 Julien Cudot 🇫🇷
🥈 Léo Fumery 🇫🇷
🥉 Jong Hyun Yoon 🇰🇷
RF Street Women
🥇 Mei Myoga 🇯🇵
🥈 Shiono Hashimoto 🇯🇵
🥉 Ana Júlia da Silva 🇧🇷
JUNIORS SHOW THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
The Junior Street Finals showcased the next generation of talent and delivered incredible energy throughout. In the Women’s division, Brazil’s Nicolle Ribas came agonizingly close to gold with an amazing second run and a strong final trick, but it wasn’t quite enough to overcome local rider Ruka Teruya, who delivered a flawless first run and backed it up with a perfectly clean switch grind across the flat-down rail to secure Japan’s world championship title.
The Men’s division belonged entirely to Poland. Michał Pietrzak and Maciej Paluch completely dominated the event, standing out not only for their consistency but for the amplitude and control they brought to every line. Their performances put them ahead of the field from start to finish, with Japan’s Keita Yamada rounding out the podium in third.
Junior RF Street Men
🥇 Michał Pietrzak 🇵🇱
🥈 Maciej Paluch 🇵🇱
🥉 Keita Yamada 🇯🇵
Junior RF Street Women
🥇 Ruka Teruya 🇯🇵
🥈 Nicolly Candeu Ribas 🇧🇷
🥉 Sorachi Kawasaki 🇯🇵
A WEEK TO REMEMBER
The 2025 Roller Freestyle World Championships will be remembered not only for the world-class performances but for the energy, passion, and global representation on display. Brazil and France emerged as the dominant nations in the senior divisions, while Japan’s home crowd witnessed historic victories and unforgettable moments from their local heroes.
From Julien Cudot’s back-to-back Street dominance to Ana Júlia da Silva’s Park title defense, from Poland’s junior takeover to China’s first-ever World Skate Roller Freestyle medal, Sakai delivered a week that showcased the sport’s incredible depth and bright future.
As the dust settles on another unforgettable world championships, one thing is clear: roller freestyle continues to grow, evolve, and inspire on the global stage.