SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – At just 15 years old, Spanish skateboarder Egoitz Bijueska has sent shockwaves through the global skateboarding community by winning the Men’s Park Skateboarding World Championship. In a high-stakes final held this past Sunday, the Bilbao native secured the gold medal with a breathtaking final run, marking a historic milestone for Spanish sports.
A “Golden Run” to the Top
The competition was fierce, with Bijueska entering his final attempt in second place, trailing behind local Brazilian favorite Kalani Konig. Under immense pressure from the home crowd, Egoitz delivered what commentators are calling a “masterclass in flow and creativity.”
His winning run, which scored a massive 95.83, utilized every corner of the park with a mix of technical precision and raw power. He successfully edged out Konig (94.80) and Olympic silver medalist Tom Schaar (90.51), who took third.
From the Basque Country to the World Stage
Egoitz Bijueska journey to the top of the podium didn’t happen overnight, though his rise has been meteoric. Hailing from the Basque Country—a region with a deep-rooted skating culture—he first caught the international eye in 2021 through the Urban World Series, winning the Hot Wheels Superchargers online competition.
His progression continued at the 2022 Madrid Urban Sports, where he secured a 3rd place finish in the Bowl category. However, 2025 was his true breakout year:
The “900” Milestone: In early 2025, he became the first Spaniard ever to land the legendary 900-degree spin, a trick popularized by Tony Hawk that only a handful of skaters in history have mastered.
European Dominance: He followed this by winning the World Cup in Rome, proving that his technical skills translated perfectly to the elite competitive circuit.
Writing History in Gold
This victory in São Paulo is more than just a medal; it is a statement. Bijueska has now officially written his name in the “golden books” of Spanish skateboarding, becoming the first male skater from Spain to hold the World Champion title in the Park discipline.
With his sights now set on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Egoitz is no longer just a “young promise”—he is the man to beat.
“I still can’t believe it,” said Bijueska after the ceremony. “Representing Spain on this stage and competing against my idols is a dream. I just wanted to skate my best and have fun.”