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Start
Skateboarding began in the 1950's. Some surfers got the idea to surf the streets. -
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Sport and jumps
In the 1970's began the skateboarders to do the big air jumps. It also began to be the sport that we see today. -
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The culture
In the 80's skateboarding started to having a culture with some music and street clothes. -
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First skate park
In the mid 90's the first skateboarding park opened in NYC. -
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Breakthrough!
Since 2000 skateboarding has become more mainstream. Now there are more skate parks, better and different kinds of skateboards. There are many skateboard companies, who support and help the skaters. You can also get personal lessons. Skateboarding will be a sport to the olympics in 2020.