Lhotse hawk biography for kids

(1968-)

Who Is Tony Hawk?

Tony Hawk was one of the top skateboarders in the world by the time he was 16, and in his 17-year career, he won more than 70 skateboarding contests.

Hawk started his own skateboarding company, Birdhouse, and also has a successful line of video games and skateboarding videos. Through the Tony Hawk Foundation, he provides grants and technical assistance for new parks, especially in low-income areas.

Early Life

Hawk was born on May 12, 1968, in San Diego, California.

As a kid, Hawk was intelligent, high-strung, and hyperactive — a combination his mother once described as "challenging." When he was nine, he received a skateboard from his older brother.

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That gift changed his life and gave him an outlet for all of his energy.

It didn't take long for Hawk to excel at skateboarding. By age 12, he got his first sponsor, Dogtown skateboards. Two years later, he became a professional skateboarder.

Hawk was considered one of the top skate