From 7am skatepark sessions to 3x scooter world champion: Corby's Jayden Sharman wins third consecutive world title
22-year-old British scooter star Jayden Sharman has been crowned world champion for the third consecutive year after a breath-taking comeback in Paraguay, overcoming a first-run fall to deliver a spectacular final run and secure the biggest prize in his sport.
The 2024 and 2025 world champion faced an all-or-nothing final. After falling on his opening run, the pressure was on: he had one final opportunity to defend his crown.
He responded with a jaw-dropping performance, landing a near-perfect run that propelled him to the top of the leaderboard and secured his third successive world title.
Behind the global sporting success is a remarkable story. Jayden, who grew up in nearby Market Harborough, started riding at just six-years-old before making Adrenaline Alley in Corby his second home. His family moved to Corby in 2020 so he could train at the venue every day.
Now a world champion for the third year running, Jayden has become a powerful example of what can happen when raw talent, extraordinary dedication and the right environment come together.
ONE LAST RUN. EVERYTHING ON THE LINE
For Jayden, this year's championship was about more than defending a title.
It was an opportunity to achieve a dream he had chased for years, pushing himself to new heights and proving what was possible.
The final could hardly have been more dramatic. Having crashed on his first run, he knew his second attempt had to count. Under immense pressure, he delivered the performance of the competition when it mattered most.
Afterwards, Jayden shared an emotional message with his supporters, saying: “The hatrick… 3x world champion. Back to back to back.
"That was an absolute battle. Pushing through and coming out on top is a feeling I will never be able to put into words.
"The support, the confidence, but also the pressure and the expectation made this one feel so powerful.
"I am so blessed to be in this position. I fell in love with the process so much, I sometimes question how I’ve even got here. I am proud of myself. I’ve managed to take this further than I could’ve ever dreamed of.
"Please use this and me as an example of what is possible if you dedicate yourself to achieving a goal. Get addicted to the progress and you can do this too, I promise. Family, friends, everyone that was in my corner, I love you guys.”
THE FAMILY WHO MOVED HOUSE FOR A DREAM
Jayden's success did not happen overnight. It began with a six-year-old boy who simply wanted to ride his scooter.
Growing up in Market Harborough, he quickly became a regular at Adrenaline Alley, travelling to Corby to practise, learn new tricks and push his limits.
While other children were playing football, Jayden was focused on his scooter.
His mum, Nicki, remembers the lengths he went to pursue his passion, saying: “Jayden never played football with the other kids when he was young, all he wanted was to ride his scooter, so that's what he did.
"When he was a young boy, I'd even take him to the local outdoor skatepark first thing at 7am in the morning so he could ride before school. Then he’d ask me if we could go again after school.”
Recognising his potential in the sport, Jayden and his family made a life-changing decision in 2020 - they moved to Corby, just a stone's throw from Adrenaline Alley so he could train every day.
For most families, moving home is a major decision. For the Sharmans, it was an investment in a dream.
Six years later, that commitment has helped Jayden reach the pinnacle of his sport.
Nicki is clear about the role the venue has played in his journey, adding: “If it wasn't for Adrenaline Alley, he wouldn't be where he is today.”
HIS TRAINING GROUND. HIS SECOND HOME. HIS FAMILY
Adrenaline Alley has been part of Jayden's life for so long that his connection with the venue extends far beyond the ramps.
Today, he is Adrenaline Alley’s head scooter coach, helping young riders develop their skills and confidence, just as he did when he first started out.
His family are part of the venue's story, too. His dad previously volunteered and sat on Adrenaline Alley's board, his sister Leah previously worked as a receptionist and his mum Nicki continues to work at Active In Motion, the venue's health and well-being suite.
Harry Tucker, marketing director at Adrenaline Alley, said: “For all of us here at the park, Jayden's latest victory is a source of immense pride.
"His journey shows what the venue can represent - not just somewhere to spend a day riding, but a place where people can develop a passion, find their community and work towards ambitions that might once have seemed impossible.
"We’ve already seen riders who moved to the area to train at Adrenaline Alley go on to bring home three Olympic medals in BMX Freestyle.
"To also see our venue continuing to help develop talent at the very highest level of international scooter riding is huge for us. It reinforces what we’ve always believed: with the right facilities, community and dedication, incredible things are possible.”
Founded in 2002 by Mandy Young MBE DL and her son John Chard-Young, Adrenaline Alley is now Europe's largest action sports venue, providing world-class facilities for scooters, BMX, skateboarding and other action sports.
It welcomes everyone from first-time riders to elite athletes competing on the international stage.
Jayden's story captures that journey perfectly. The young lad who once attended Adrenaline Alley’s under-16s session is now a world champion.
Jayden continues to train at the venue daily while also giving back to the community as a coach to help others discover their own potential.
HE ALMOST DIDN'T GET ON THE PLANE
In a remarkable twist, Jayden nearly missed this year's championship altogether.
The competition clashed with the planned launch of his own scooter brand, Pinnacle Pro Scooters.
At the same time, he was struggling with an ankle injury, leaving him uncertain about whether he could compete.
He booked a flight, cancelled it because of the injury, then had a change of heart and rebooked just two days before he was due to fly.
His reasoning was simple: “I have to compete, it’s who I am.”
That decision took him to Paraguay, where he overcame his doubts, the pressure of defending his title and the disappointment of his first-run fall to produce a winning performance.
It is the sort of determination that cannot be taught overnight. It’s about having the right mindset and is built over years of early starts, relentless practice, setbacks and the decision to keep going when things get difficult.
A WORLD CHAMPION WHO WANTS OTHERS TO FOLLOW
For Jayden, the significance of his victory goes beyond the trophy.
He wants his journey to show young people that extraordinary goals are worth pursuing, whatever their starting point.
His message is simple: dedicate yourself to a goal, fall in love with the process and keep progressing.
And for the next generation of riders at Adrenaline Alley, that message comes with a powerful example standing right in front of them.
Jayden started out as a six-year-old with a scooter and a passion for riding. His family backed his ambitions. Adrenaline Alley gave him the world-class facilities to develop. Years of hard work took him to the world stage.
Now, with three consecutive world titles to his name, he is helping the next generation discover what they might achieve.
From the first push of a scooter to the top of the world podium in Paraguay, Jayden Sharman's story is proof that championship-level dreams can start right on your local skatepark.