Tony Hawk and Andy Macdonald, longtime friends, and skateboarding icons, share a unique bond. Both skateboarders have always attempted the unthinkable when it came to the sport. Recently, Hawk proved his admiration for Mac by sharing a video from the past on the latter’s birthday. In the video, both skateboarders can be seen performing mind-boggling tricks and seamless coordination. Hawk called this routine his most complicated doubles routine yet.
Inspired by their friendship and the desire to push the boundaries of their sport, Hawk and Macdonald had created a routine that surpassed anything they had ever done before. The video has dazzled audiences with his gravity-defying tricks and innovative style.
Tony Hawk and Andy Macdonald’s unforgettable doubles routine
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The video clip showed two skateboarders in an indoor skating rink effortlessly gliding across the smooth surface. Their synchronized movements and precise timing are a testament to the trust they have in each other. Hawk and Mac crisscrossed and swapped places in mid-air, seamlessly executing flips, spins, and grabs with unmatched skills. Each moment of the video clip was filled with heart-stopping stunts. It constantly felt like the two would collide with each other, but their coordination kept them perfectly in sync.
Hawk shared this video clip on his Instagram account to commemorate his dear friend turning fifty. Tony Hawk captioned the Instagram video, “Happy 50th to my friend and incomparable doubles partner @andymac720”. Hawk thanked Mac for being an incredible doubles partner and for knowing how to position himself in the right place during the routine. According to the source Skateboarding.com, Hawk also wanted to wish his friend the best of luck for the new chapter in his life.
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Andy Mac aiming for Olympic glory in the next chapter of his life
Andy Mac has won the X Games several times and also has many records in skateboarding. He also had the rare opportunity to skate through the White House. He wants to end his illustrious career on a high note by aiming for Olympic glory. If everything goes according to his plan, Andy Macdonald might be in Paris with Team Great Britain. Speaking to BBC Sport, he called it a “very neat way to finish my career of 30 years as a professional skateboarder”.
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But it was not part of Andy Mac’s dream when he first started in the sport. This is because skateboarding was not an Olympic sport until recently. The inclusion of skateboarding in the Olympics has opened up new opportunities and goals for athletes like Andy Macdonald, allowing them to showcase their skills on a global stage.
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