Chinese Wheelchair User Turns Skateboard Training Into Record-Breaking Feats

For China’s Xie Junwu, a wheelchair is more than a means of getting around. Riding it on top of a skateboard, he controls his movement and balance as the board carries him forward.

The striking skill is the result of years of training. His performances bring together the wheelchair and skateboard, requiring him to manage their motion as one.

His journey began after an injury changed his life. Seeking to regain his independence, Xie embarked on a path that eventually took him beyond everyday mobility and into an unusual form of skating.

That pursuit has since led to record-breaking feats. Behind the spectacle is a long process of practice, rooted in his effort to reclaim control over how he moves.