Tony Hawk

 Tony Hawk was one of the top skateboarders in the world at the age of 16 and during his career of 17 years He has won more than 70 skating competitions. Hawk established his own skateboarding company, Birdhouse and has an extremely successful line of skateboarding and video games. Through the Tony Hawk Foundation, he offers grants and technical assistance for new parks, especially in areas with low incomes. areas.Hawk was born the 12th of May 1968, in San Diego, California. Hawk was a smart and hyperactive youngster. His mother used to describe this mix as "challenging." He was given a skateboard a gift from his older brother when he was just nine years old. This gift transformed his life, and gave him an outlet for all of his energy.It was not long before Hawk to excel at skateboarding. He was only 12 at the time that Dogtown Skateboards became his initial sponsor. Two years later, he was an elite skateboarder. At the age of 16, Hawk was recognized as one of the top skateboarders of all time.