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The first-ever skateboard created by Bill and Mark Richard attached roller skate wheels to a plank of wood. -
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. -
The first skate-park made in Tuscon, Arizona finally opened up. -
The most popular shoes for skaters company was born. -
Arguably one of the most influential skateboarders was born. -
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. -
One of the most important tricks in skateboarding the ollie was made. -
To help make new challenges and tricks for the competitions half pipes became very popular to challenge riders. -
After the first ESPN Extreme Games skateboarding soared in population. -
Not only did skateboarders get to participate in the ESPN Extreme Games but they also included the sport in the winter games. -
The 900 trick is a trick where the rider completes two and a half spins mid-air. -
The Dew Tour was sponsored by Mountain Dew and became one of the most popular events. -
For years a group of people was working to create a completely electric skateboard and in 2006 finally did it. -
The best of the best skater came out during this competition to compete in the World Championships -
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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