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Tony Hawk lands the first 900 on a skateboard27.7.1999
Wikipedia (16 Jul 2013, 15:39)
Tony Hawk lands the first 900 on a skateboard (2 and a half complete revolutions) at the fifth annual X Games in San Francisco, California.
The 900
On July 27, 1999, Hawk was the first skater to land a "900", a trick involving the completion of two-and-a-half mid-air revolutions on a skateboard; Hawk was successful on his eleventh attempt. After completing the trick, Hawk commented, "This is the best day of my life." Nearly twelve years later, Hawk was still able to land the trick and posted a video on his Twitter account stating, "I'm 43 and I did a 900 today."
(photo source theruckusandrumble.com)
The 900
On July 27, 1999, Hawk was the first skater to land a "900", a trick involving the completion of two-and-a-half mid-air revolutions on a skateboard; Hawk was successful on his eleventh attempt. After completing the trick, Hawk commented, "This is the best day of my life." Nearly twelve years later, Hawk was still able to land the trick and posted a video on his Twitter account stating, "I'm 43 and I did a 900 today."
(photo source theruckusandrumble.com)
