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Tom Schaar

Tom Schaar (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional skateboarder.[2] He was the first skateboarder to land a "1080," which is three revolutions, and was the youngest X Games gold medalist after completing the first 1080 in a competition at the 2012 Asia X Games in Shanghai;[3][4] Forbes Magazine listed Schaar to their 2020 30 Under 30 Sports category highlighting the next generation of Sports talent.[5] Schaar won the silver medal in the men's park skateboarding competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Tom Schaar
Schaar in 2017
Personal information
Born (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999 (age 25)
Malibu, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSkateboarding
Rank4th[1]
Medal record
Men's skateboarding
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Park
X Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Ventura Vert
Gold medal – first place 2012 Shanghai Mega 2.0
Gold medal – first place 2014 Austin Big air
Silver medal – second place 2013 Los Angeles Big air
Silver medal – second place 2017 Minneapolis Park
Silver medal – second place 2017 Minneapolis Big air
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Munich Big air
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Austin Big air
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Austin Big air doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Minneapolis Park
Bronze medal – third place 2023 California Park

Skateboarding career

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In addition to being the youngest X Games gold medalist, Schaar is also the youngest Dew Tour champion,[6] the youngest Vans Pool Party champion,[7] and the youngest "Big Air" gold medalist at the Austin X Games.[8] Before turning 18 years old, Schaar was a nine-time X Games Medalist.[9] On March 20, 2019, Schaar was named to the first-ever U.S.A Skateboarding National Team.[10]

Milestones

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Main article: 900 (skateboarding)

In October 2011, Schaar became the 8th person in history to land a 900 on a skateboard.[11]

In September 2016, Schaar became the 1st person in history to land a Stalefish 900 on a skateboard.[citation needed]

1080

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Main article: 1080 (skateboarding)

In 2006, skateboarder and snowboarder Shaun White unsuccessfully attempted the 1080 on 21 occasions at that year's X Games and 29 occasions the year before. It had previously been considered the "Holy Grail of skateboarding tricks". At age 6, Schaar had watched White's 2006 attempts from the stands.[12]

In March 2012, at the age of 12, Schaar landed the first 1080 on a skateboard after four previous (unsuccessful) attempts.[13] Schaar commented to ESPN, "It was the hardest trick I've ever done, but it was easier than I thought.".[14] He completed the feat on a mega ramp.

At the Asian X Games, he won skate Mini Mega by landing the 1080,[15][16] and became the first to land a 1080 on a skateboard in a competition and the youngest ever to win an X Games gold medal at the age of 12.

Sponsors

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Schaar's main sponsors are Element Skateboards,[17] Vans Shoes,[18] and Monster Energy.[19]

Training

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Schaar performs exercises that focus on boosting his strength, lower body power, and core strength while attempting to improve his flexibility & mobility.[20]

Records

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Records
Year Record Where Notes
October 2011 900 MegaRamp Woodward West, Tehachapi, California
March 2012 1080 5th attempt Guinness World Record holder
April 2012 1080 in competition 2012 X Games Asia
The youngest competitor ever to win an X-Games gold medal, until July 2021. Guinness World Record

Contest history

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References

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  5. ^ Smith, Chris; Kleinman, Dan (eds.). "The 2020 30 Under 30: Sports". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Skate results -- 2012 Dew Tour Pantech Beach Championships, Ocean City, Md". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 25, 2014.
  7. ^ "Vans Pool Party 2015: Tom Schaar Wins". YouTube. May 17, 2015.
  8. ^ "Austin 2014 America's Navy Skateboard Big Air - Men". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 7, 2014.
  9. ^ "X Games Austin 2016 Reveals First Wave of Invited Athletes - Transworld Business". March 29, 2016.
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  12. ^ Skateboarder Tom Schaar hopes to carry success into X Games by Baxter Holmes (LA Times, June 28, 2012)
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  14. ^ Hamm, Keith (March 30, 2012). "12-year-old Tom Schaar lands 1080". ESPN. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
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