Tom Schaar

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Personal information
Full name Tom Schaar
Born (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999
Malibu, California, USA
Height 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Sport
Country  United States
Sport Skateboarding
Medal record
Competitor for the  United States
X Games medal record
Men's skateboarding
Silver 2013 Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air
Bronze 2013 Munich Skateboard Big Air

Tom Schaar (born September of 1999) is an American amateur skateboarder. Schaar was the youngest skateboarder to successfully land a "900" (2.5 revolutions in the air), the first skateboarder to land a "1080" (3 revolutions), and the youngest ever X Games gold medalist.

Career

900

Main article: 900 (skateboarding)

In October 2011, Schaar became the 8th person in history, and the youngest, to land a 900.[1]

1080

Main article: 1080 (skateboarding)

In 2006, skateboarder and snowboarder Shaun White unsuccessfully attempted the 1080 on 21 occasions at that years 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.[2]

In March 2012, at the age of 12, Schaar landed the first 1080 on a skateboard after four previous (unsuccessful) attempts.[3] Schaar commented to ESPN.com, "It was the hardest trick I've ever done, but it was easier than I thought."[4]

At the Asian X Games, he won skate Mini Mega by landing the 1080,[5][6] and became the youngest ever to win an X Games gold medal at the age of 12.

Sponsors

As of June 2013, Schaar is sponsored by Element Skateboards, DC Shoes & Clothing, Red Bull, Bones Swiss Bearings, Type S Wheels, and 187 Pads.[7]

Media appearances

On July 5, 2012, he appeared on an episode of Figure It Out, and ended up winning the grand prize. He also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for an interview with the host Ellen DeGeneres.[8]

Personal life

In June 2013, Schaar stated that he surfs when he is not skateboarding and purchases surfboards with the money that he earns.[7]

Records

Records
Year Record Where Notes
October 2011
900
 MegaRamp Woodward West, Tehachapi, California (USA)
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

  • 2nd in 2013 X Games Los Angeles Big Air[9]
  • 10th in 2013 X Games Los Angeles skateboard vert[10]
  • 3rd in 2013 X Games Munich Big Air[11]
  • 6th in 2013 X Games Munich Vert[12]
  • 4th in 2013 X Games Barcelona Big Air[13]
  • 5th in 2013 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[14]
  • 4th in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Big Air[15]
  • 6th in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Vert[16]
  • 5th in 2012 X Games Big Air[17]
  • 7th in 2012 X Games Vert [18]

References

  1. ↑ http://xgames.espn.go.com/article/7115343/12-year-old-tom-schaar-youngest-skater-land-900
  2. ↑ Skateboarder Tom Schaar hopes to carry success into X Games by Baxter Holmes (LA Times, 28 June 2012)
  3. ↑ "Tom Schaar lands skateboarding's first-ever 1080". Los Angeles Times. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012. 
  4. ↑ Show, Christine (April 1, 2012). "'It was easier than I thought': 12-year-old boy becomes first person EVER to land 1080 skateboard trick (and now he wants to go even further)". Daily Mail. Retrieved April 4, 2012. 
  5. ↑ "Tom Schaar Wins Gold at X Games Asia". redbullusa.com. May 1, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012. 
  6. ↑ Sinclair, Jessica (April 3, 2012). "Tom Schaar Lands Skateboarding’s First 1080 (Video)". Long Island Press (Long Island, New York). Retrieved April 4, 2012. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Aaron Smith (3 June 2013). "THE TUESDAY 25 WITH TOM SCHAAR". Skateboarder Magazine. Grind Media. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  8. ↑ Keith Hamm (19 April 2013). "Tom Schaar lands a spot on 'Ellen'". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 1 October 2013. 
  9. ↑ "AMERICA'S NAVY SKATEBOARD BIG AIR - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  10. ↑ "SKATEBOARD VERT - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  11. ↑ "SKATEBOARD BIG AIR - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  12. ↑ "SKATEBOARD VERT - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  13. ↑ "SKATEBOARD BIG AIR - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  14. ↑ http://www.vans.com/eventsites/pool2013/post/full-results-photos-pros/
  15. ↑ "SKATEBOARD BIG AIR - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  16. ↑ "SKATEBOARD VERT - FINAL". ESPN X Games. ESPN Internet Ventures. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  17. ↑ http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/summer/2012/results/_/eventId/1060/skateboard-big-air-men
  18. ↑ http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/summer/2012/results/_/eventId/1058/skateboard-vert-men
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