I think we never mention that but,
Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, Mark Gonzales. Three “half” Mexicans.
Probably the most influential skateboarders ever in the way that they elevated that pass-time activity in California to a full-on lifestyle all around the world. They did that.
Those three dudes were immediately followed by super awesome riders like Tommy Guerrero, Steve Caballero (who was a main influence to the goat Tony Hawk) to today’s Vanessa Torres, Paul Rodriguez, Vincent Alvarez, David Gonzales, Jesus Fernandez (this part is unbelievable, peep the editing with the music, Ty is the best), Tiago Lemos. And so, so many more. Hey Enrique Lorenzo! Forgot about you bro, my bad.
All so fearless and RIPING every street, every skatepark, every sidewalk out there. It’s a joy to see.
Thank you for all the love, creativity and slams, y’all. We owe you so much.
Shoutout to Momiji and Yuto for winning gold in street skateboarding at the Olympics last weekend!