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Skateboarding community, 2 figures, Tony Hawk and Andy Mac, have already etched their names as legends. Their outstanding performances and relentless passion have captivated skateboarders globally for years. And now, recently, on the exciting day of Andy Mac’s 50th birthday, champion Hawk took to his social media handle and posted a heart-stopping reel of him and Andy on his Instagram account.

Tony Hawks’ emotionally penned caption and a new revelation for 2024 has left fans in awe. In an inspiring and admiring display, fans captured the profound bond between these skating luminaries and the journey of a skater.

Tony Hawk’s unparalleled Instagram love

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On August 1st, 2023, the skateboarding community witnessed an unforgettable video. As Tony Hawk paid tribute to his dear friend and “incomparable doubles partner,” Andy Mac, on his 50th birthday. Furthermore, Hawk’s Instagram post was nothing short of extraordinary. It showcases a doubles routine and multiple amazing flips that left spectators awestruck.

Within his heartfelt caption, Tony Hawk wrote, “Happy 50th to my friend and incomparable doubles partner @andymac720. An incredible skater, father, and skating advocate who has stood the test of time as he prepares to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. Thanks for always being in the right place at the right time… like this: our most complicated doubles routine ever, which we completed just weeks before I broke my leg last year. Keep ripping Andy! 

 

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The overwhelming sentiment was one of respect for Andy Mac’s career. His determination to qualify for the 2024 Olympics despite turning fifty is just amazing. With this, the recent reel has buzzed social media platforms with messages of awe and reverence for the two skateboard legends. It has got more than 39k likes and tons of shares and comments and still counting.

Fans React with Awe and Admiration

Since the post mesmerizes doubles routine is viral, fans worldwide have dropped their excitement in comments.

One of the fans wrote, “HBD @andymac720! Vert doubles back next summer?

Another fan chimed in, “Andy with his trademark Yellow! “.

Following this, another fan commented, “Un-freakin-believable.”

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Another fan marveled, “This is like synchronized swimming! So beautiful.”

A passionate supporter added, “Y’all r fuckin dope fr.”

The sentiment was summed up in one phrase “incredibly awesome!!!!”

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With this, supporters eagerly await their more incredible doubles routines in the future. Both the masters of skateboarding continue to upgrade and inspire since “age is just a number, it is what passion takes to become a legend”.