The best skateboarder in the world




Tony Hawk 


Anthony Frank Hawk (San Diego, California; May 12, 1968), know as Tony Hawk, is a famous American skater. He is considered the best skater in the world on vert, one of the most versatile and skilled, and is also considered one of the best in vertical skateboarding, due to his great skill and frequent practice.

He was hyperactive and very demanding with himself. At the age of nine and a half, his brother gave him a skateboard that would change his life, making Tony dedicate himself to the sport. Tony went to practice every day with  his father at the nearby skate parks. Tony's qualities with the skateboard were due to this constant training and at 12 he already had promoters who financed his career. With 14 he was a professional and at 16 Tony Hawk was the best skateboarder in the world, being on the Bones Brigade team. Tony professionally is an actor, athlete, scooter, skater and skateboarder. Tony is currently 51 years old and has had three marriages and four children. Tony has sponsored brands like Quiksilver.

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