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The following is a list of notable professional skateboarders and their sponsors. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Entries with blank cells represent skateboarders who have not yet secured a sponsor in this category.
Yuto Horigome (堀米 雄斗, Horigome Yūto, born 7 January 1999) is a Japanese professional skateboarder and two-time Olympic champion. He won the gold medal in the inaugural Olympic men's street event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, becoming the first person to win gold in men's street skateboarding at the Summer Olympics.
Hawk's skills developed, and he made his television debut on Captain Kangaroo as "Skateboard Johnny" in 1981. [16] Hawk became a professional skateboarder at age 14. [15] By age 16, he was sponsored by Powell Peralta, Tracker, Sundek, Vans, and SIO. [17] Hawk was the official National Skateboard Association world champion for 12 consecutive ...
Nyjah Imani Huston (/ ˈ n aɪ ʒ ə ˈ h juː s t ən / NYE-zhə HEW-stən; born November 30, 1994) [5] is an American professional skateboarder.With numerous sponsorships and competition prize winnings, Huston is one of the highest paid skateboarders in the world.
Whilst early skateboarders generally rode barefoot, preferring direct foot-to-board contact, and some skaters continue to do so, one of the early leading trends associated with the sub-culture of skateboarding itself, was the sticky-soled slip-on skate shoe, most popularized by Sean Penn's skateboarding character from the 1982 film Fast Times ...
John Rodney Mullen [3] [4] (born August 17, 1966) [5] is an American professional skateboarder who practices freestyle skateboarding and street skateboarding.He is considered one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.
American skateboarders Jagger Eaton and Nyjah Huston picked up silver and bronze medals at the men's street skateboarding final on July 29, marking the second time Team USA has been on the podium ...
in June 2023 Swain started a skateboarding school in North Yorkshire. Swain is a Skateboard GB Coach. [12] [11] Since starting the skate school in 2023 he has taught over 700 pupils, helping young people learn how to skateboard safely, use facilities correctly and develop their skills as well as their own mental health and well-being. [107] [107]