Ryan Sheckler Biography |
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Short BiographyRyan Sheckler took the skateboarding world by storm at the 2003 X Games, when he won a gold medal at the age of 13. Sheckler grew up in California and began competing in amateur events in 1996; at the age of 8 he had his first sponsor. In 2003 he became the youngest skateboarder to turn pro, and he ended the year with victories at the X Games, the Gravity Games, the Vans Triple Crown and the Slam City Jam, wowing audiences and seasoned pros with his skill and ambition. A familiar face in skateboard-related media, his appearances have included brief bits in MVP2: Most Vertical Primate (2001) and Grind (2003, starring Adam Brody and featuring an appearance by Bam Margera). In 2004 he toured with Tony Hawk and he appears in the Hawk Underground 2 video game. Still one of the top-ranked skateboarders on tour, Sheckler has recently taken an interest in racing motocross.Extra credit: Sheckler`s skateboard sponsor is Almost Skateboards... His signature trick is known as the "Shecklair." Four Good Links RyanSheckler.com His official site for merchandise and the personal touch Ryan Sheckler Follow his pro career on the Dew Action Sports Tour Almost Skateboards His sponsor`s official site, with info and video The San Clementean Story of his early years, from his hometown newspaper Vital Stats Birth 30 December 1989 (age 18) Birthplace San Clemente, California Death -- Best Known As Youngest-ever pro skateboarder Something in Common with Sheckler Born on December, 30 1989 Born in San Clemente, California Athletes Born in California Capricorn Athletes Miscellaneous InformationFriends and FamilyPosted by
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