Alexis Sablone

Alexis Sablone (born August 12, 1986) is a goofy-footed American skateboarder, architect, and artist.[1]

Alexis Sablone
Personal information
Born (1986-08-12) 12 August 1986
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportSkateboarding
Medal record
Representing  United States
Summer X Games
2018 MinneapolisStreet
2015 AustinStreet
2012 Los AngelesStreet
2011 Los AngelesStreet
2010 Los AngelesStreet
2009 Los Angeles Street

Biography

Skateboarding

Sablone entered her first contest when she was 12 years old.[2] She gained recognition for her video part in the Coliseum video - P.J. Ladd's Wonderful, Horrible, Life released in 2002. In the video, she skates to the Rosemary Clooney song - Mambo Italiano.[3]

At the age of 23, Sablone entered her first X Games, placing 2nd in Skateboard Street at X Games XV.[4] She has competed in every X Games since, earning: 3 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze.

Sablone received her first signature pro deck in 2017 as the newest member of the WKND Skateboards team.[4] As of November 2020, Sablone rides for Alltimers Skateboards.[5]

Sablone travels internationally to skate and make public appearances.[6]

Skate Video Parts[7]Year
WKND - Sir Palmer2018
New Balance - Tricolor2017
The Firm - Can't Stop2003
Thrasher - King of The Road2003
Coliseum - P.J. Ladd's Wonderful, Horrible, Life2002

Architecture

In addition to skateboarding, Sablone has pursued an academic career in architecture graduating with a degree in architecture from Barnard College in 2008.[2] In 2016, Sablone earned a master's degree in architecture from MIT.[4]

In 2018, she was invited to design a skateable sculpture for a public square in Malmö, Sweden.[1]

Art

Sablone is also an illustrator, animator, and sculptor, creating graphics for the "Sir Palmer"[8] video released by WKND in 2018; as well as, illustrating some of board graphics for the company.[9] In November 2018, Sablone had an art show at Skate Brooklyn, where she showed drawings and sculptures; as well as, released a limited edition T-shirt illustrated by Sablone.[10]

References
  1. "Alexis Sablone Designs Skateable Sculpture for Public Square in Malmö". Skate News Wire.
  2. Cain, Patrick G. Skateboarding street. 21st Century. ISBN 146770749X.
  3. "Coliseum Skate Shop - PJ Ladd's Wonderful Horrible Life (2002) Soundtrack < Skately Library". skately.com.
  4. "Alexis Sablone's official X Games athlete biography". X Games.
  5. Skateshop, Orchard. "Match Made In Heaven". Orchard Skateshop.
  6. "Groundbreaking Skate Exchange Showcases Global Culture and Camaraderie of Women's Skateboarding". Adventure Sports Network. 12 December 2018.
  7. "Alexis Sablone skater profile". www.skatevideosite.com.
  8. "WKND's "Sir Palmer" Article". www.thrashermagazine.com.
  9. Smith, Jonathan; Authors, Various (21 December 2018). "Our Favorite Skateboarders of 2018". Vice.
  10. Skateboarding, N. Y. (13 November 2018). "Doyenne x Alexis Sablone Exhibition Launch (2018-11-16)". NYSkateboarding.com.
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