Leticia Bufoni Joins X Games League As Founder Athlete
X Games today announced that Leticia Bufoni, one of skateboarding’s most iconic and decorated figures, has joined the X Games League (XGL) as its newest Founder Athlete. She joins fellow X Games greats Nyjah Huston, Ryan Sheckler, and Ryan Williams in leading the charge for this next evolution in action sports.
Launching in Summer 2026, the X Games League is the world’s first year-round, team-based action sports league—built by the athletes, for the athletes. As a Founder Athlete, Bufoni will help shape competition formats, athlete experience, and the fan-first culture that defines the XGL.
“X Games has been part of my story since the beginning,” said Bufoni. “To now help build the next chapter as a founding athlete—it’s an honor, and it’s the kind of challenge that keeps me pushing.”
A True Trailblazer
Bufoni’s resume speaks for itself:
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Six X Games golds and 12 total medals, the most of any female competitor in summer X Games history.
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The only woman to win three X Games golds in one year (2013), earning an ESPY nomination and a feature in ESPN’s The Body Issue.
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First female skater signed to Nike SB (2015) and Street League Super Crown Champion, breaking barriers for women in skateboarding.
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Multiple Guinness World Records, including “Most Women’s X Games Skateboard Street Wins” and “Highest Skateboard Grind Outside a Flying Aircraft” at 9,022 ft.
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Represented Brazil at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, served as Executive Global Athlete Ambassador for World Skate, and was named one of Forbes’ most powerful women in sports (2018).
Born in São Paulo, Bufoni started skating at nine, moved to the U.S. at 14 to chase her dream, and now calls Miami home.
Building the Future of Action Sports
Starting in 2026, the X Games League will debut with Skateboarding and BMX seasons, followed by Snowboarding and Skiing in early 2027. The format introduces team rivalries, athlete drafts, and full-season storytelling—bringing fans closer to the athletes while creating new opportunities for growth, stability, and global reach.
More Founder Athletes, clubs, and season details will be announced soon as the countdown to XGL Summer 2026 continues.
