Ellice-Flint rode a board he personally shaped, extending Australia’s dominance with a record-tying tally of world titles and marking his breakthrough run on the World Longboard Tour.

Kai Ellice-Flint of Australia won the men’s longboard world title in El Salvador, defeating top seed Edouard Delpero in the one-day final at El Sunzal to claim his maiden world title.

He upset the reigning four-time champion Taylor Jensen in the semifinals and then posted two strong heat scores against Delpero to seal the championship in a dramatic title decider.

The event was celebrated as a showcase of style, grace, and poise under pressure, wrapping up the 2025 season.

Comprehensive coverage included live watch links and WSL posts forecasting rankings ahead of the title fight.

Full results lists detailed both women’s and men’s divisions, listing match results and final scores.

The narrative highlighted breakout performances and the path through early rounds leading to decisive title-clinching moments.

WSL recaps highlighted Tilly’s Cinderella run to the title match and Ellice-Flint’s semifinal performances, alongside coverage of continued longboard dominance.

Tilly’s surge signaled an unprecedented return to the Longboard Title Match, underscoring 2025 as a landmark year.

The story was reported by AAP.

Tilly’s quotes conveyed gratitude and inspiration from pioneers, while underscoring the significance of the Sunzal setting and El Salvador.

Author August Howell is a California-based surfer-journalist with more than five years covering the sport.

Viewers were invited to watch highlights to understand how these athletes cemented their legacies in longboarding.