Out There: Rayssa Leal

From an unassuming three stair in Brazil to the States' most iconic 16, Rayssa's meteoric rise is nothing short of a fairytale.

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[minusmett]

You're awesome Rayssa.
And to all parents out there look at this.
Support your children, whatever they want to try out.

[stokkejanraggio]

one of the most life changing heelflips ever done

[Jeffrey_Tyler]

I LOVE hearing that her parents got her a psychiatrist at that age to help her handle all of the pressure. That's amazing to hear. So sick that she's getting a good education as well. Her parents rock.

[lsoromenho]

Vi um pedaço de uma entrevista onde ela conta que o primeiro campeonato no Brasil que participou (e acabou ganhando), foi realizado em São Paulo. São Paulo é muito longe de Imperatriz - Maranhão (a cidade da rayssa).
Os pais dela não tinham condição de comprar uma passagem de avião, por isso, ela e a mãe foram de ônibus, 2 dias de viagem até chegar em São Paulo.
Ela ganhou peças de skate como premiação e elas não tinham dinheiro para voltar de ônibus.
Isso mostra o tamanho do sonho da rayssa e o apoio incrível de seus pais… imagina ser a mãe e o pai da rayssa, pessoas que eram obviamente muito humildes, e aí vc comprar uma passagem de ônibus, abraçando e acreditando no sonho da sua filha, viaja por 2 dias em um ônibus por estradas que acredito serem bem ruins, chegando em São Paulo depois de 2.288km, sabendo que vai ter de se virar para comprar passagem para voltar! Total admiração pelos pais da Rayssa.

[johnnydough]

What a humble, extremely talented and intelligent little young lady she is! Wish her nothing but happiness, safety and success!

[jbobbygarcia]

That Senna helmet when they panned at the dad though! Two legends in one household. SICK!

[josegurrola]

So awesome for her do this interview in English, alway give props to international skaters who do this. Also glad she's staying in school it sets great example for the kids (even though shes still a kid lol) Shes got GOAT potential 🇧🇷

[FoleyCloud]

This girl rules. Definitely a good role model for the youngins of Brazil too

[ClutchDumars]

She is so awesome. Her foot position on every trick is insane.

[vampyrainfernalis]

I'm a Brazillian young girl and I always wanted a skate since I was child, and my parents always said: "No, this a thing for boys" then I grew up with this desire. The Olympics in Tokyo changed everything, thank you to Rayssa! Because, my dad fall in love to watch her doing her tricks at skateboarding, and felt so guilty to not purchased a skate for me sooner. I don't really know if Rayssa knows her HUGE impact at Brazil right now, she changing a culture, a idea, and the brazilian skate scene itself too. We so proud of her! ❤ Hoping this year we get a gold medal at France 🇧🇷❤🥇

[BrightFutureBoy]

Rayssa, in Russia we love you so much! Keep it up!

[vinizu_]

A Rayssa é um dos frutos de muita luta da galera aqui de imperatriz que lutava apenas por um espaço. Parabéns Rayssa 👏👏👏

[skate]

Rayssa is only getting started! can't wait to see how far she takes it!

[skboog]

It's cool to see the town support her but also speaks for her character taking the time to smile and make the effort for every photo. Hope she stays her humble self.

[krimxreacts]

Never knew about her before, opened the SNKRS app to see some nice shoes that had her name on it, and I got them, then I researched about her and now I'm a fan!

[MITUS]

Man this was so dope to watch.. As crazy as she is in skateboarding, I think we forget she's still very young. When she needed a hug from her mum it brought it back. So stoked for her to get her own shoe!

[margod_]

Rayssa your hometown of Imperatriz looks amazing, seeing you grow up from an amateur skater into a World Champion skater has been an awesome journey. Thanks for putting Women's skateboarding on the map. You are lucky to see the world in what you do and I can't wait to see you in the Paris Olympics street skate events as I will be cheering you on all the way to the gold medal 🛹🇧🇷🥇

[rantsreviews]

I've been watching this girl for years, she's so special. Watching the parts with her family choked me up for real.

[DanielIvan]

She is the best and awesome. No BS hype. Skateboarding needed this right now.

[followsuittrading]

What an inspirational, humble, talented young woman. I can't imagine what 10 years will bring.