Spanish downhill skateboarder Diego Poncelet Sanchez-Cuenca has set a Guinness World Records mark after reaching 94.34 mph (151.83 km/h) during a high-speed descent on a closed road in Quebec, Canada.
The 27-year-old athlete achieved the record on September 22, 2026, on Route 362 in Les Éboulements, a community in Quebec’s Charlevoix region. Guinness World Records officially recognized the achievement in an announcement published October 15.
Poncelet’s top speed surpassed the previous record of 91.17 mph (146.73 km/h), set by British skateboarder Peter Connolly in 2017. Both record-setting descents took place on the same road, which is known for its steep gradient and challenging turns.
The record attempt followed four years of preparation. Poncelet worked with specialists to develop a custom skateboard and racing suit designed to improve aerodynamics and stability at extreme speeds. His specially designed skateboard weighed approximately 14 kilograms and featured aerodynamic components intended to manage airflow around his feet.
According to reports, Poncelet also wore shoes fitted with car-tire rubber soles. He completed the descent without using his usual hand-mounted slide pucks to slow himself down, explaining that braking at such high speeds could cause him to lose control.
The record-setting run took place under controlled conditions on a closed course, with a Guinness World Records adjudicator present. Weather conditions were an important consideration during the attempt, and Poncelet waited for more favorable conditions before making his fastest run.
The Spaniard is a two-time downhill skateboarding world champion and a Red Bull athlete. He had previously reached speeds above the old record during testing, but his ultimate goal was to exceed 150 km/h. His final recorded speed of 151.83 km/h surpassed that target and established the new mark for the fastest skateboard speed downhill in a standing position.
The achievement highlights the technical demands of competitive downhill skateboarding, a discipline in which riders navigate steep roads at extreme speeds while relying on precise body positioning, specialized equipment and careful preparation. The record attempt required a dedicated team and a closed course; such speeds are extremely dangerous and should not be attempted on public roads.