Lacey Baker
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| Lacey Baker | |
| Born | U.S. |
|---|---|
| Residence | Covina, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Pinchie |
| Occupation | Professional Skateboarder |
| Height | 5'1 |
| Known for | Skateboarding |
Lacey Baker is a professional skateboarder from Covina, California who focuses primarily on street tricks.
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[edit] Skateboarding
Lacey Baker is a part of a very small group of professional female skaters. She began skateboarding at the age of 5, but she only started focusing on it at the age of 11.[1] Baker lists her proudest moment as the first time she landed a kickflip.[2]
In the March 2007 edition of The Skateboard Mag, Baker is featured in 2 photo sequences showing her perform a 360 flip and a hardflip down 8 stairs. This was part of the magazine's article "Killer Kids."[3]
In 2006, Baker placed first in street competitions at both the Canadian Open in Toronto and the Slam City Jam in Calgary.[4]
Major sponsors include Element, éS Footwear, Billabong, Utility Boardshop, and Bones.[5]
[edit] Skateboard videos
Baker is shown briefly on the skate DVD Getting Nowhere Faster.
[edit] Major Contest Results
- 2007
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- X Games 13, Los Angeles, California, 4th place (street)
- Mystic Skate Cup, Prague, Czech Republic, 3rd place (street)
- Rockstar Masa Pro, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 2nd place (street)
- 2006
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- X Games XII, Los Angeles, California, 3rd place (street)
- Goofy vs Regular, Lake Forest, California, 3rd place (street)
- West 49 Canadian Open, Toronto, Ontario, 1st place (street)
- Slam City Jam, Calgary, Alberta, 1st place (street)
