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Coneix els secrets, metes i opinions dels millors riders abans de la gran cita dels esports d’acció.
L’Extreme Barcelona escalfa motors per a la seva esperada edició de 2026. Consolidat com un
dels esdeveniments de referència en el calendari internacional d’esports urbans, el seu
espectacular skatepark i el seu inigualable ambient davant del mar atrauen l’elit mundial. Per
conèixer com viuen la prèvia d’aquesta competició, hem parlat en exclusiva amb quatre grans
figures de l’scootering: Charlie Dyson, Corey Sponseller, Emily Gibson i Simon Jonson. Això
és el que ens han explicat.
CHARLIE DYSON
El somni de competir on sempre va ser espectador
1. Com vas començar al món de l’scootering?
Vaig començar a anar en scooter quan tenia 5 o 6 anys. El meu avi em va regalar un scooter per Nadal i
em vaig enamorar d’aquest esport. Poc després va obrir el meu skatepark local, Dexx, i des d’aleshores
hi estava tots els dies.
2. Què significa per a tu competir a l’Extreme Barcelona?
Absolutament tot. Ha estat un somni des que vaig començar a anar en scooter. Com a família sempre
veníem a l’Extreme Barcelona, però ara formar part de l’esdeveniment és increïble.
3. Truc preferit?
720.
4. La teva cançó preferida per patinar?
Biggie Smalls.
5. Qui és la teva inspiració més gran dins l’esport?
Jordan Clark.
6. Quin ha estat el repte més gran que has superat com a rider?
Convertir-me en rider professional amb 8 anys i competir contra riders com R Willy, Kota i Jordan Clark
ha estat una experiència increïble. He treballat molt dur per progressar en aquest esport i m’he guanyat
un lloc entre els millors, podent participar en competicions com l’Extreme Barcelona.
7. Quins objectius tens per aquesta temporada?
Continuar progressant constantment, guanyar l’Extreme Barcelona i convertir-me en campió del món. I
sortir exposat a Diagonal Mar com en Jordan, haha!
8. Què fa especial a l’Extreme Barcelona respecte a altres esdeveniments?
És, de llarg, el millor esdeveniment de l’any per a l’scooter. És un esdeveniment familiar, l’equip és
increïble i l’ambient és immillorable.
EMILY GIBSON
Paving the way for Australian female talent
1. How did you get started in scootering?
My cousin gave me his old scooter, and I used to ride it every day before school. That led me to meet
other riders and enter my first competitions. When I realized there were women in this sport, I kept
pushing harder and harder, and now I ride and work full-time in the scooter world.
2. What does competing in Extreme Barcelona mean to you?
So much! Representing Australia as a woman in Barcelona means a lot to me. Plus, I was one of the first
women to compete in an international competition in Barcelona back in 2019, so coming back now, in
2026, makes me extremely excited and proud.
3. Favorite trick?
Without a doubt, the full whip fingerwhip.
4. Your favorite song to skate to?
Hahaha, my favorite song to ride to is any SZA song.
5. Who is your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Ryan Williams (Rwilly). Freestyle scooter wouldn’t be where it is today without him, both for his role as a
role model and his dedication as a rider. He’s given me so many opportunities, from riding at Rwilly Land
to riding in Nitro Circus, and he’s also helped me believe in myself more and push myself to go further.
6. What has been the biggest challenge you have overcome as a rider?
Fear! Of heights and getting hurt. It’s a sport and it has its risks. I am learning to trust my body and face
the challenges it brings me.
7. What are your goals for this season?
To compete and be satisfied with my performance. Go out there, put down a solid run, and let the judges
score it what they feel it deserves.
8. What makes Extreme Barcelona special compared to other events?
It is a competition that brings riders together and showcases our talent. It supports the junior, pro, and
women’s categories alike. Being an invitational competition is a privilege, and it’s an honor to be invited to
participate.
COREY SPONSELLER
Returning to his favorite event after overcoming injuries
1. How did you get started in scootering?
A friend of mine used to hang out at the local skatepark after school. Back then, my main sport was
trampoline, but one day I decided to tag along. I liked it right away, and the rest is history. I ended up
combining my twists and flips with the scooter.
2. What does competing in Extreme Barcelona mean to you?
Barcelona is one of my favorite events every year. It’s a super fun city, the atmosphere is incredible, and
the skatepark is massive. I love riding big parks.
3. Favorite trick?
Double flips.
4. Your favorite song to skate to?
None.
5. Who is your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Seeing myself improve.
6. What has been the biggest challenge you have overcome as a rider?
Coming back after three consecutive years of surgeries, including having plates put in my shoulder twice
and thumb surgery. Recovery has been a long, slow process, and staying focused on the sport while not
being able to compete was mentally tough. That has made every step back onto my scooter even more
rewarding.
7. What are your goals for this season?
Keep progressing, learn new tricks, stay healthy and injury-free, and most importantly, always have fun
riding. Plus doing my best for my sponsors.
8. What makes Extreme Barcelona special compared to other events?
It holds a very special place in my heart because it was my first international competition. In my first year
there, I was able to show what I was capable of by winning the Fernando Cup. It’s an event that gave me
confidence on the international scene and one I always look forward to going back to.
SIMON JONSON
The medal seeker
1. How did you get started in scootering?
My friend and I were watching YouTube and he wanted to teach me scootering.
2. What does competing in Extreme Barcelona mean to you?
Competing in one of the biggest action sports events means a lot to me.
3. Favorite trick?
Depends on the mood, haha.
4. Your favorite song to skate to?
Just good music.
5. Who is your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Dylan Morrison, Ryan Williams.
6. What has been the biggest challenge you have overcome as a rider?
Learning how to do flips since I can’t do them on a trampoline.
7. What are your goals for this season?
It would be cool to get a medal.
8. What makes Extreme Barcelona special compared to other events?
The summer and beach vibe.