Bio
Tony Hawk is a legendary professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He revolutionized vertical skateboarding and became the first skater to land a documented 900. Beyond skateboarding, Tony has built a multimedia empire including video games, clothing lines, and charitable foundations.
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Media
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Video Parts
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Contests
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Timeline
Sponsors
Birdhouse
Vans
Independent
Bones
Nixon
Video Parts
The Search for Animal Chin
Powell Peralta
1987
Public Domain
Powell Peralta
1988
Career Timeline
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Released
1999Released the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game, which became a cultural phenomenon and introduced millions to skateboarding.
Worldwide
Achievement
First Documented 900
1999Made history at X Games V by landing the first documented 900, completing 2.5 revolutions in mid-air.
San Francisco, California
Achievement
Turned Professional
1982Became a professional skateboarder at age 14, sponsored by Powell Peralta.
California
Sponsorship
Contest Results
| Contest | Year | Location | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Games Vert | 2003 | Los Angeles | Gold Medal | - |
| X Games Vert | 2002 | Philadelphia | Silver Medal | - |
| X Games Vert | 1998 | San Diego | Gold Medal | - |
| X Games Vert | 1997 | San Diego | Gold Medal | - |
| X Games Vert | 1995 | Rhode Island | Gold Medal | - |