Ryan Decenzo 🇨🇦 Earns Silver at SLS Chicago!

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Canada's own Ryan Decenzo just crushed it at SLS Chicago, earning himself Siliver! The 36-year-old had 35.1 points and is the first Canadian to ever stand on the SLS podium. This skateboarding superstar's epic performance had the crowd on their feet and jaws dropping left and right. He pulled out all the stops and delivered an unforgettable show.

Introduction to Ryan Decenzo

Ryan Decenzo had an amazing performance at the SLS Chicago competition, earning him a second-place finish! Here's a brief introduction to this incredible skater.

Ryan Decenzo is a professional skateboarder from Vancouver, Canada. He first started skating when he was just nine years old. By the time he was thirteen, he was already sponsored by some of the biggest names in skateboarding.

Since then, Ryan has gone on to compete in some of the biggest competitions in skateboarding. In the past, he has achieved success in various skateboarding competitions. Notably, he clinched bronze medals at the Dew Tour Street Skateboarding men's 2013, 2014, and 2015. Additionally, his talent earned him a gold medal in the Men's Street Finals at the X Games in 2016. He's also made a name for himself as an amazing street skater, often pulling off daring tricks and combos that leave spectators speechless.

There's no doubt that Ryan Decenzo is one of the best skateboarders in the world. His incredible skill and dedication to his sport make him a force to be reckoned with on any skating surface.

Overview of SLS Chicago

Decenzo's solid performance in the finals put him in 2nd place overall at the SLS Chicago event. Ryan Decenzo came out of the gates with a flawless run, setting the tone for the rest of the competition. The crowd was on their feet as he flawlessly executed his tricks, leaving the other contestants with a high bar to meet.

During the Best Trick section of the competition, things started to heat up as judges awarded several 9 club scores. Among them were Kelvin Hoefler's half cab back smith back 180 out, Felipe Gustavo's nollie flip crook on the big hubba, and Jagger Eaton's backside flip reverse nose grind. However, Nyjah Huston stole the show with a switch heel front side tail slide on the big hubba that earned him a score of 9.3 -the highest for that day- along with another 9 club result for his half cab bs smith bs 180 out.

As the competition entered the final stages, it was down to Ryan Decenzo, Nyjah Huston, and Kelvin Hoefler to battle it out for the top spot. The pressure was on for Nyjah Huston and Ryan Decenzo as Hoefler set the bar high with a full cab back rail on his last trick, earning a score of 9.0 and putting him in the top spot.

Nyjah needed an 8.1 on his last trick to win, but just missed his landing, leaving Ryan Decenzo with a chance to steal the win. The crowd held their breath as he executed a front shuv backside nosegrind on his final trick, putting him in the top spot until Hoefler stuck a full cab back tail causing a roar of applause from the audience and the win!

The level of skating at SLS events is always incredibly high and it's great to see Decenzo up there on the podium.

Reactions from Fans and Pros

Like a fine wine, Ryan Decenzo's skateboarding skills continue to improve with age, he is earning more and more recognition from both fans and professionals in the industry. After his recent second-place finish at the SLS Chicago event, fans and pros alike are taking notice of his talent and potential.

Many fans took to social media to express their excitement for Decenzo's performance, with some even calling him a future world champion. One fan wrote on Twitter, "He may not have won gold today, but @ryan_decenzo is a damn champion in my book! So stoked to see him kill it out there!"

Pros were also quick to praise Decenzo's performance, with many saying that he has what it takes to be a top contender in the sport. Pro skater Chris Joslin tweeted, "@ryan_decenzo put down one of the most technical runs I've ever seen! He's definitely one to watch in the future."

It's clear that Ryan Decenzo has impressed both fans and pros with his skating skills, earing him the People's Champ Bonus at the end of the event.

People Champ at SLS

Conclusion

Ryan Decenzo's impressive performance at the SLS Chicago event has earned him a spot on the podium and silver in his name. His incredible skate line, which included clean lines and powerful tricks, was enough to impress both the judges and audience members alike. We congratulate Ryan Decenzo for this amazing achievement! This is yet another example of his determination to push himself further with every competition he takes part in – something that we can all learn from.