15 Facts About Skateboard That Will Blow Your Mind
Ancient Origins: Skateboarding traces its roots back to the 1940s when surfers in California wanted to mimic the feeling of riding waves on land. No Wheels at First: The first skateboards were made by attaching roller-skate wheels to a wooden board. They didn’t have the grippy polyurethane wheels we use today. Modern Kickflips: The kickflip, one of the most iconic skateboard tricks, was invented by Rodney Mullen in the 1980s.
Skateboarding in the Olympics: Skateboarding made its debut as an Olympic sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, gaining recognition as an official discipline. Oldest Skateboarder: Neal Unger holds the record for being the oldest active skateboarder at the age of 63. Skateboarding knows no age limits! Speed Record: The fastest speed ever recorded on a skateboard was 89.41 mph (143.89 km/h) achieved by Mischo Erban in 2012. Tony Hawk’s First 900: Tony Hawk made history in 1999 by being the first skateboarder to successfully land a 900-degree spin in competition.
