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Skateboarding Throughout The Years

  • First ever skateboard created

    First ever skateboard created

    The first-ever skateboard created by Bill and Mark Richard attached roller skate wheels to a plank of wood.
  • The first ever skateboard event

    The first ever skateboard event

    This event was unnamed but took place in Hermosa Beach, California. Which also lead to a complete disaster and gained the name of an unsafe sport.
  • First skate-park is made

    First skate-park is made

    The first skate-park made in Tuscon, Arizona finally opened up.
  • Vans company was founded

    Vans company was founded

    The most popular shoes for skaters company was born.
  • Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is born.

    Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is born.

    Arguably one of the most influential skateboarders was born.
  • Improved wheels and trucks made for the skateboard

    Improved wheels and trucks made for the skateboard

    Trucks were invented to attach to the bottom of the board to allow skaters to turn without lifting up their front wheels. Also, new wheels called the urethane wheels to give the skateboards more speed and grip.
  • Ollie trick was made

    Ollie trick was made

    One of the most important tricks in skateboarding the ollie was made.
  • The first half pipe was made

    The first half pipe was made

    To help make new challenges and tricks for the competitions half pipes became very popular to challenge riders.
  • First ever Extreme Games caused a rise in the skateboarding sport.

    First ever Extreme Games caused a rise in the skateboarding sport.

    After the first ESPN Extreme Games skateboarding soared in population.
  • Skateboarding included into the Winter X Games

    Skateboarding included into the Winter X Games

    Not only did skateboarders get to participate in the ESPN Extreme Games but they also included the sport in the winter games.
  • Tony Hawk lands the first ever 900

    Tony Hawk lands the first ever 900

    The 900 trick is a trick where the rider completes two and a half spins mid-air.
  • The Dew Tour held its first event

    The Dew Tour held its first event

    The Dew Tour was sponsored by Mountain Dew and became one of the most popular events.
  • The first electric skateboard/longboard was released.

    The first electric skateboard/longboard was released.

    For years a group of people was working to create a completely electric skateboard and in 2006 finally did it.
  • Vans Park Series Pro Tour World Championships

    Vans Park Series Pro Tour World Championships

    The best of the best skater came out during this competition to compete in the World Championships
  • Skateboarding makes it to the Olympics

    Skateboarding makes it to the Olympics

    Due to Covid 19, the Summer Olympics was postponed for this year, and skateboarding for the first time will make it there.

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