Sister and brother in Christ Rayssa Leal and Cordano Russell both came out on top at Street League Skateboarding Rio 2026, and their faith in Jesus Christ remains an important part of who they are.
Rayssa took the women’s title in front of her home crowd in Brazil, putting together a gnarly performance and landing huge combos throughout the contest.
The crowd was behind her, and she delivered when it mattered most.
Cordano also had a big day in Rio, taking the SLS Men’s Championship after putting together an insane flip in and blindside combo.
Beyond their achievements, both Rayssa and Cordano have openly shared their Christian faith.
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Skateboarding is more than what happens during a contest.
Their faith in Jesus is a part of how they approach their lives, their careers, and the opportunities they receive.
Seeing two Christian pros take the top spots at the same SLS event makes Rio 2026 an especially memorable one for their fans.
READ MORE: Rayssa Leal Uses Sign Language to Praise Jesus Despite Restrictions at The Paris Olympics
Rayssa and Cordano now have another SLS win to celebrate, while continuing to represent their faith wherever they skate.
Congrats to Rayssa and Cordano on their SLS Rio wins. All glory to Jesus Christ.
SLS Posted:
"CHAMPS 🏆
One more time for @rayssalealsk8 & @cordano04 🤩"