Lipson helps deliver skating success

TORQUAY physiotherapist Holly Lipson has helped Australia kickflip their way to the top at the Skate Street World Cup in Rome.

During the week-long event, Lipson was responsible for warm-ups and for providing any needed treatment and attention to injuries.

She said it was a pleasure to be part of the team’s success, which included a gold medal for super talent Chloe Covell.

“It was such a good trip, and a really good result for Chloe getting the win.

“This was the first of three world cups for the year. It’s kind of year one again after the Olympics. It’s all starting again and there’s some great young and veteran athletes.”

She said the backdrop of the Colosseum was a wild sight while competitors took to the course.

“You were literally 250m from the Colosseum right there in downtown Rome.

“It’s a good but tricky course; the competitors have competed there a few times.”

Over the past 10 years, Ms Lipson has been a physiotherapist for the Australian Para Alpine Team, Skeleton Team, Australian Aerials Team and individual winter sport athletes at various events.

When home in Torquay, she practises at Grand Slam Physiotherapy on the Surf Coast Highway.

As a sub-contractor, Lipson is hopeful of working again with Skate Australia at the Olympic qualifiers next year.

“It was my first trip with Skate Australia. It was such a great team, and the support staff were awesome. I really enjoyed it,” she said.

“There were two coaches, Chloe’s father, an athlete wellness and engagement officer, and a team manager. It was good to have that support set up there for our competitors.

“I’m very interested in coming back and working in skate after I return from maternity leave.”