Tom Schaar

Tom Schaar (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional skateboarder.[1] He was the first skateboarder to land a "1080," which is three revolutions. He became the youngest X Games gold medalist after completing the first 1080 in a competition at the 2012 Asia X Games in Shanghai;[2][3] youngest Dew Tour champion,[4] the youngest Vans Pool Party champion,[5] and the youngest "Big Air" gold medalist at the Austin X Games.[6] Before turning 18 years old, Schaar was a nine-time X Games Medalist.[7] On March 20, 2019 Schaar was named to the first-ever U.S.A Skateboarding National Team and will be competing for a spot to represent the USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[8] Forbes Magazine listed Schaar to their 2020 30 Under 30 Sports category highlighting the next generation of Sports talent.[9]

Tom Schaar
Schaar in 2017
Personal information
Born (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999
Malibu, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSkateboarding
Medal record
Men's skateboarding
Representing the  United States
X Games
2012 ShanghaiMega 2.0
2014 AustinBig Air
2013 Los Angeles Big Air
2017 MinneapolisPark
2017 MinneapolisBig Air
2013 MunichBig Air
2015 AustinBig Air
2015 AustinBig Air Doubles
(Tom Schaar + Zack Warden)
2018 MinneapolisSkateboard Park

Skateboarding career

900
Main article: 900 (skateboarding)

In October 2011, Schaar became the 8th person in history to land a 900 on a skateboard.[10]

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

1080
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.[11]

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

At the Asian X Games, he won skate Mini Mega by landing the 1080,[14][15] 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

Schaar's main sponsors are Element Skateboards,[16] Vans Shoes,[17] and Monster Energy.[18]

Training

Schaar performs exercises that focus on boosting his strength, lower body power, and core strength while attempting to improve his flexibility & mobility.[19]

Records
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
Youngest competitor ever to win an X-Games gold medal. Age: 12. Guinness World Record holder

Contest history
  • 4th in 2019 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park[20]
  • 1st in 2019 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[20]
  • 3rd in 2018 Vans Park Series Suzhou[20]
  • 3rd in 2018 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park[20]
  • 1st in 2018 Vans Park Series Sao Paulo[21]
  • 1st in 2018 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[20]
  • 2nd in 2018 Air & Style LA Skateboard Best Trick[20] ãã
  • 3rd in 2018 Air & Style LA Skateboard Park[20]
  • 3rd in 2018 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach
  • 2nd in 2017 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park[22]
  • 2nd in 2017 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Big Air[23]
  • 1st in 2017 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
  • 2nd in 2017 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach[24]
  • 3rd in 2017 Vans Park Series Shanghai
  • 1st in 2017 Vans Park Series Huntington Beach
  • 3rd in 2017 Vans Park Series Vancouver[25]
  • 2nd in 2017 Vans Park Series Malmö[26]
  • 4th in 2017 Vans Park Series São Paulo[27]
  • 1st in 2017 Vans Park Series Sydney[28]
  • 4th in 2016 Vans Park Series Huntington Beach[29]
  • 5th in 2016 Vans Park Series Floripa[30]
  • 6th in 2016 Vans Park Series Melbourne[31]
  • 5th in 2016 X Games Austin Skateboard Park[32]
  • 3rd in 2016 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach[24]
  • 3rd in 2015 X Games Austin Big Air Doubles, partnered with Zack Warden[33]
  • 3rd in 2015 X Games Austin Skateboard Big Air[34]
  • 1st in 2015 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[35]
  • 1st in 2014 X Games Austin Skateboard Big Air[36]
  • 2nd in 2014 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland[37]
  • 4th in 2014 Van Doren Invitational Vancouver Skateboard Park[38]
  • 2nd in 2013 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air[39]
  • 3rd in 2013 X Games Munich Skateboard Big Air[40]
  • 6th in 2013 X Games Munich Skateboard Vert[41]
  • 4th in 2013 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland[42]
  • 4th in 2013 X Games Barcelona Skateboard Big Air[43]
  • 9th in 2013 X Games Barcelona Skateboard Park[44]
  • 5th in 2013 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[45]
  • 4th in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Skateboard Big Air[46]
  • 6th in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Skateboard Vert[47]
  • 1st in 2012 Dew Tour Skateboard Mega 2.0 Ocean City Maryland[4]
  • 5th in 2012 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland[4]
  • 6th in 2012 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air[48]
  • 7th in 2012 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Vert[49]
  • 1st in 2012 X Games Shanghai Skateboard Mega 2.0[3]
  • 4th in 2012 X Games Shanghai Skateboard Vert[3]

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