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Discover the stories of iconic skateboarders like Rodney Mullen, Arto Saari, Danny Way, and Tony Hawk. Learn about their achievements, sponsors, style, and impact on the sport. Despite challenges, skateboarding in Greece faces growth barriers but holds promise for enthusiasts.
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SKATEBOARDING • In the images you can see a famous skater from USA - California. • NAME:Rodney Mullen • DATE of BIRTH: 01.01.1975 • He becamepro skater in his 15 years • He lives in Florida and his sponsors are the following companies: Darkstar,Enjoi,Globe. • He has a reputation for his tricks and his style. • He has participated in many videotapesi.e.:globe,opinion.
Here you can see anotherpro skater who is the most famous due to an accident he had while a difficult trick. He was in a coma for a whole week. • NAME: Arto Saari • DATE of BIRTH :9.09.1981 • WEGHT:61 kg • HEIGHT:1.65 m • He lives in California and he was born in Seinjoki of Finland. • His sponsors are the following companies: Flip,Furry,Ricta,Quicksilver and his style is “Street”..
Here you can see another “well paid” skateboarderwho will definitely stay in the history of skateboard…. He is married with a child 13 years old. • NAME: Danny Way • DATE of BIRTH :18.4.1974 • He lives in Californiaand he was born in Oregon of United States of America. His sponsors are the following companies: Alien workshop,DC
Here you can see another famousskateboarder whose best trick was the 900 degrees turn. This does not mean of course (!) that he is the best….. • Name: Tony Hawk • Nick name: birdman • DATE of BIRTH :12.5.1968 • HEIGHT:1,70 m • WEIGHT:63 kg • He became famous at the age of 15. He was born in San Diego - California and he lives inCarlsbad. • His sponsors are the following: birdhouse skateboards,Furytrucks,tsg helmets,activision esp,hot wheels,hawk clothing,teckdeck and his style is vert (ramps)
Skateboarding in Greece • Skateboarding in Greece is not very popular. • There are not manyskateboarders in Greece. Skateparks (places to skate) are very few. These are examples of the disadvantages which do not help spreading the particular sport in Greece. • και τα skate parks κάπου στο 2% όπως φαίνεται στο παρακάτω γράφημα. Generally speaking skateboardingis an expensive sport (Greece, England). • Unfortunately in Greece there are not many chances for people to improve their sport and become better. • Skateboarding is a sport which requires good body health (and guts!) in order for the athlete to be able to perform difficult tricks, like the ones we showed you in this presentation!