Skateboarders

Tony Alva is a professional skateboarder who is also one of the pioneers of modern skateboarding. Born on September 2, 1957, in Santa Monica, California, Alva grew up in Venice, …

Born on October 15, 1957, in Venice, California, Stacey Peralta grew up in an unsafe neighborhood. Peralta found comfort in skateboarding as a kid to distract himself from the realities …

Hailing from San Clemente, California, Ryan Sheckler is a prominent professional skateboarder. Born on December 30, 1989, Sheckler was exposed to skateboarding early because his father was a skateboarder. As …

Born on August 17, 1966, in Gainesville, Florida, Rodney Mullen is a pro skater and innovator who transformed the sport with his technical and freestyle skateboarding style. He grew up …

Rob Dyrdek was born in Kettering, Ohio, on June 28, 1974. While raised in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, he discovered his passion for skateboarding at a young age. His …

Paul Rodriguez, popularly known as P. Rod, is a legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur born in Tarzana, California, on December 31, 1984. He was born to a Mexican father, Paul Rodriguez …

Nyjah Huston is known as an American professional skateboarder and holds the title of one of the greatest skateboarders, but also sparked controversy in the skateboarding scene. He was born …

Mark Gonzales, also known as “The Gonz,” is a professional skateboarder, artist, and occasional actor. Born on June 1, 1968, in South Gate, California, Gonzales is regarded as one of …

Leticia Bufoni is a Brazilian professional skateboarder born on April 13, 1993, in São Paulo, Brazil. She first delved into skateboarding at the age of nine and got her first …

Jay Adams was a true skateboarding legend and a pioneer who left an indelible mark on the sport. Born in Venice, California, on February 3, 1961, he grew up in …