Brazilian wunderkind Gui Khury has made history and become the first skateboarder to land a 1080-degree turn on a vertical ramp. The feat by the 11-year-old prodigy broke Tony Hawk’s previous 900-degree turn record, which was achieved back in 1999.
Is Tony Hawk the only one to land a 900?
There are only four people who have been able to spin completely and he’s one of them. Tas Pappas and Rob Boyce also have spun it, but they haven’t landed it.” Tony Hawk, one of the most successful vertical pro skateboarders in the world, landed the 900 at X Games V in 1999 after ten failed attempts.
What was Tony Hawk’s score at the X Games?
In Skateboard Vert, Tony Hawk took home the gold by completed the first of many of his history-making moments at the X Games: the “Perfect Run”. His score was a 97.50. Chris Senn takes home his second gold medal in Skateboard Street.
When did Tony Hawk win the gold medal?
When Hawk landed the trick, a two-and-a-half revolution aerial spin completed on a vertical ramp, during the 1999 X Games, he won the gold medal for best trick and became the most famous skateboarder alive. The moment, which took Hawk 11 tries, is considered by some to be one of greatest feats in sports history.
Why did Tony Hawk want to become a skater?
Hawk says the seed of his quest was planted in 1985 while at a skate camp near Stockholm, which had the biggest ramp in the world at the time. The ramp, Hawk says, allowed skaters to catch air for longer, which made it easier to pull off a trick. After learning how to do a 720, his mind drifted. “The idea, at that point, was: What’s next?
How many tries did Tony Hawk take to do the 900?
The moment, which took Hawk 11 tries, is considered by some to be one of greatest feats in sports history. Completing the 900 was the end of a decade-long quest, Hawk says, during which he lost several teeth, broke ribs, and suffered multiple concussions.
In Skateboard Vert, Tony Hawk took home the gold by completed the first of many of his history-making moments at the X Games: the “Perfect Run”. His score was a 97.50. Chris Senn takes home his second gold medal in Skateboard Street.
When did Tony Hawk land the first ever 900?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. After many attempts, Tony Hawk nails the first-ever 900 in competition in Vert Best Trick at X Games 5 in San Francisco. X Games has been spreading the shred in action sports since 1995. For more coverage and highlights visit the official home at
What do you need to know about the X Games?
As part of the X Games, there have been performances by various rock bands over the years, as well as a DJ being on-site at all events. The X Games have made it a point since its founding to stage an eco-friendly event. Such measures include using biodiesel fuel in their vehicles and organizing recycling campaigns.
Where did the X Games take place in 2003?
In May 2003, the X Games held the Global Championships, a special event where five continents competed in 11 disciplines. The event was held in two locations: the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and Whistler, British Columbia.
