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Gilliet Takes First Women’s Street Scootering World Title

France's Romane Gilliet won the inaugural women's Street Scootering world title at the World Skate Games in Asunción, scoring 176.96 points and becoming the first new champion since the era of Mia Catalano and Joséphine Zgorski.

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Gilliet Takes First Women’s Street Scootering World Title

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France's Romane Gilliet claimed the inaugural women's Street Scootering world title at the World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay, with a winning score of 176.96 points. The victory made her the first new world champion the division has seen since the era defined by Mia Catalano and Joséphine Zgorski.

A French duel decided by 3.72 points

The women's final played out as one of the tightest contests of the championship day.

The margin between the two French riders was just 3.72 points. Great Britain's Sophie Molyneux completed the podium with 171.00 points, keeping the entire top three within a spread of fewer than six points.

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An era shifts in Asunción

Gilliet's win breaks a long hold on the top step.

France underscored its depth across the three street finals, taking five of the nine available podium places.

The contest marked a clear step in the evolution of Street Scootering, with riders raising the bar on technical difficulty and creativity on the global stage. For Romane Gilliet, Asunción is the moment a challenger became the standard-bearer.

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