From August 7–17, 2025, the World Games were held in Chengdu, China, showcasing elite athletes from non-Olympic sports around the world. At the Chengdu Roller Sports Centre, inline speed skating stood out as one of the most exciting and competitive spectacles of the Games.
Sebastian "Chevi" Guzman produced one of the most remarkable sprint campaigns in World Games history, winning five gold medals against a world-class field.
Chevi’s gold medal victories included:
🥇 200 meters sprint (track) New World Record: 17.164 Seconds ⚡
🥇 500 meters sprint (track)
🥇 1,000 meters sprint (track)
🥇 One-lap road race
🥇 100 meters road sprint - New World Record 9.53 Seconds ⚡
During these performances, Chevi also set two officially recognized world records in sprint distances — cementing his place among the fastest in the sport. (World records in inline speed skating at major championships such as the World Games are officially homologated under governing standards.)
Chevi’s success demonstrated both explosive speed and championship composure across disciplines.
Double Gold for Maria Fernanda TimmsMafe Timms also stood atop the podium in Chengdu with standout victories in both road and track competitions:
🥇 Women’s One-Lap Road Final
🥇 Women’s 1,000 meters Track Sprint Final
Maria Fernanda’s gold medals highlighted the strength and depth of Junk-supported athletes across both men’s and women’s events.
Strong Performances Around the Field — Vincenzo MaiorcaIn the Men’s Road 100m Sprint Final, Vincenzo Maiorca also made a strong showing, finishing second in a highly competitive field. This podium finish underscores the international depth of Junk athletes at the highest level.
Junk skaters going 1st and 2nd in the 100 meter sprint was the perfect way to end the competition.
The 2025 World Games will be remembered as a defining moment for Junk athletes on the global stage — from world record runs and five-gold campaigns to championship performances from both men and women. These results are not just victories; they are a testament to years of preparation, dedication, and the highest level of competitive skating.
