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Photos: Vans Park Series in Salt Lake City

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Gina Portugal, Globe Staff
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September 9, 2019
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Sakura Yosozumi competing
Vans Park Series Women’s World Champion Sakura Yosozumi’s trick selection and clean execution of every run earned her the championship title. (Gina Portugal)

Globe photographer Gina Portugal attended the 2019 Vans Park Series World Championships at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City.

Some of the biggest names in skateboarding competed on the new Vans-Utah Sports Commission Skatepark. Salt Lake City became the first American city to host the tour.

Oskar Rozenberg won the men’s championship, and Sakura Yosozumi won the women’s championship. Vans donated the skatepark back to the community at the end of the tournament.

Click on a thumbnail to open the image slideshow.

Kokona Hiraki on her skateboard
11-year-old Kokona Hiraki, placed second. (Gina Portugal)
Mami Tezuka on her skateboard
Mami Tezuka, a crowd favorite, placed third place. (Gina Portugal)
Kokona and Sakura
Kokona Hiraki, left, sits on Sakura Yosozumi’s lap as they excitedly await the award ceremony. (Gina Portugal)
Crowd watches Tristan Rennie
Tristan Rennie, one of the most consistent skaters all season, earned 3rd place. (Gina Portugal)
Alex Sorgente
Alex Sorgente: laid down the best of his technical style, achieved 2nd in the Men’s final. (Gina Portugal)
Oskar Rozenberg
2019 VPS Champion Oskar Rozenberg’s creativity and improvisation made for one of the most exciting runs of the Park Series to date. (Gina Portugal)
Oskar Rozenberg celebrates with entourage
Oskar’s inspiring mix of tricks and lines placed him atop the leaderboard, unrivaled by the field. (Gina Portugal)
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Gina Portugal, Globe Staff

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