Tony Hawk

- Tony Hawk was born in San Diego, California.
- Hawk began skateboarding at age eight after his older brother
bought him a skateboard.
- At the age of 11, he won his first contest.
- Aged 16, he was considered as the best skater of the world.
- He became eleven times in series world champion.
- On July 27, 1999, Hawk was the first skater to land
two-and-a-half revolutions.
- He also appeared in many films.