“This Is Why His Name Is Carved in Everyone’s Memory”: Despite Teenager Breaking the 21-Year-Old Record, Skateboarding World Makes Its Way to the Tony Hawk Original

Tony Hawk, the epitome of skateboarding excellence, continues to captivate his fans even after his retirement. His influence in the sport is so profound that younger generations still strive to replicate his famous tricks like the 720 and 900. Despite the passage of time, some of Hawk’s trick records were broken after decades.

One such record was the iconic 900-trick record, which Hawk flawlessly executed during the 1999 X Games, leaving an indelible mark on skateboarding history. However, 21 years later, in 2020, an 11-year-old prodigy shattered this record. Nevertheless, the admiration and reverence for Hawk among skateboarding enthusiasts endure, as fans assembled in droves to watch the Birdman perform his version, in a recent social media post.

The Legendary 900 Trick

In this old video, ever-young Hawk is seen attempting the trick, though in his initial attempts, he was missing the execution just by the skin of his teeth. On his failed attempts, he also stated, “trying it so many times I started to feel that this could be the ultimate disappointment.” With his teammates cheering him along, he finally nails the trick, shocked at having made history. At the end of the video, he is seen kissing his son. Little did he know back then that this record would be untouched for years.

The 900 trick, a breathtaking display of aerial mastery, was the pinnacle of Tony Hawk’s illustrious career. In this trick, the skateboarder completes two and a half rotations in the air without touching the ground. On June 27 1999 X Games, Hawk astounded the world by completing the first-ever 900 vert trick. This groundbreaking maneuver defied the laws of gravity and solidified Hawk’s status as a skateboarding legend.

In 2020, Gui Khury of Brazil made history when he not only broke the years-old record of Tony Hawk for a 900 vert but also created a new milestone in skateboarding history. Khury had attempted and nailed a 1080 trick, which became a new record of three spins in one aerial vert. Despite Hawk’s record being broken, internet users cannot get over the first time when it happened, and they have given this video the same love as they did while watching it then.

Love and Admiration for Tony Hawk

The official X Games YouTube channel shared the video showcasing Tony Hawk’s triumphant execution of the legendary 900 trick. The video resurfaced the fond memories and emotions associated with Hawk’s groundbreaking achievement, sparking an outpouring of love and admiration from fans. The comments section overflowed with heartfelt messages, paying homage to Hawk’s enduring legacy.

One user expressed, “Tony Hawk is one of the few skateboarders who lives up to the hype surrounding his name—a true legend of the sport.” Another comment echoed the sentiments of many, stating, “This is why his name is engraved in everyone’s memory. This is why he is a skateboarding icon.” The comment section was filled with appreciations like “This has to be the coolest thing ever done in cargo shorts” and “The most impressive thing to me is him surviving all the fails; I can’t even get out of the couch without banging into the coffee table.”

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“It never gets old seeing how NATURALLY he rides a half pipe. He genuinely makes it look easier than walking.”, said another viewer. These comments are proof that Birdman is still fresh in his fans’ memories. Tony Hawk’s influence in skateboarding continues to endure, with this video rekindling the admiration and devotion of his fans and reestablishing his image as the poster boy of skateboarding.

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