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In the third year of X Games Chiba, fans were treated to a spectacular first day at the new Makuhari Messe indoor arena as four eliminations set the stage for Saturday’s five final competitions. All competitions will be streamed live internationally on X Games’ YouTube, DAZN and Twitch. Check out the full How to Watch for more info.

Women’s Skateboard Street Elimination

The youngest women’s skateboard street gold medalist, Chloe Covell earned the top qualifying position in the Women’s Skateboard Street Elimination. One of only two riders not hailing from home country of Japan, Covell was sitting comfortably in the top spot after the first round of runs. X Games Ventura 2024 gold medalist Miyu Ito from Yamagata qualified in the second spot, five-time X Games medalist Liz Akama from Aomori took third and Olympic gold medalist Coco Yoshizawa of Sagamihara in fourth.

The Women’s Skateboard Street final kicks off tomorrow at 1 p.m. JST.

Men’s Skateboard Park Elimination

Starting off his weekend strong, American Tom Schaar qualified in the top spot en route to his quest to become the first athlete in 18 years to win three gold in one event. The Olympic silver medalist secured the top position with his first run to overtake Australian Kieran Woolley. Hakuba’s Yuro Nagahara finished in the third position and Australian back-to-back Olympic gold medalist in fourth.

The Men’s Skateboard Park final airs Sunday at 11:50 a.m. JST. 

Women’s Skateboard Park Elimination

Back-to-back double X Games gold medalist Arisa Trew once again showed her dominance with a first run that held her in the top position throughout the elimination. Her run was highlighted by a McTwist off the volcano feature. She narrowly beat out Miyazaki’s Sky Brown in her first X Games since her 2022 gold. Wakayama’s Sakura Yosozumi was close behind in third.

Women’s Skateboard Park Final is Sunday at 1:50 p.m. JST.

Results

Women’s Skateboard Street Elimination

1. Chloe Covell (AUS) 93.33

2. Miyu Ito (JPN) 85.00

3. Liz Akama (JPN) 84.00

4. Coco Yoshizawa (JPN) 80.33

5. Funa Nakayama (JPN) 79.00

6. Ibuki Matsumoto (JPN) 77.66

7. Aoi Uemura (JPN) 72.33

8. ST Sukasem (THA) 59.00

9. Hina Maeda (JPN) 50.33

10. Rino Hoshino (JPN) 47.00

Men’s Skateboard Park Elimination

1. Tom Schaar (USA) 88.66

2. Kieran Woolley (AUS) 86.00

3. Yuro Nagahara (JPN) 84.00

4. Keegan Palmer (AUS) 83.00

5. Alex Sorgente (ITA) 82.33

6. Gavin Bottger (USA) 80.00

7. Tate Carew (USA) 78.00

8. Liam Pace (USA) 70.33

9. Phoenix Sinnerton (AUS) 62.00

10. Danny Leon (ESP) 44.00

11. Gui Khury (BRA) 29.00

Women’s Skateboard Park Elimination

1. Arisa Trew (AUS) 85.66

2. Sky Brown (GBR) 84.66

3. Sakura Yosozumi (JPN) 82.33

4. Heili Sirvio (FIN) 78.66

5. Minna Stess (USA) 77.00

6. Bryce Wettstein (USA) 76.33

7. Lilly Erickson (USA) 72.33

8. Ruby Trew (AUS) 69.00

9. Ruby Lilley (USA) 64.00

10. Mami Tezuka (JPN) 63.33

11. Yurin Fujii (JPN) 62.00

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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