It was 25 years ago that Tony Hawk cemented his icon status in skateboarding when he became the first to land a “900” — completing two-and a half turns in the air before landing — at the 1999 X Games.

but I'd say it has genuinely helped shape the landscape of women’s skateboarding as a whole. In my opinion, one of the standout events each year is the vert contest, and 2024 was no exception.

vert skating tricks. Skateboarding continues to be a sport explored in new and unique ways in video gaming today, with EA recently revisiting the concept with Skate and Tony Hawk's series adding ...

Tony Hawk competes in the Men's Skateboard Vert Best Trick during the X Games California 2023. CREDIT: Sean Haffey/Getty Images) Professional skateboarder Tyshawn Jones has accidentally confirmed ...