Extreme Sports & Skateboarding Legends

Q: When did Tony Hawk land the first 900 skateboarding trick?

June 27, 1999. Tony Hawk landed the world's first 900 on June 27, 1999, at the ESPN X Games Five in San Francisco.

Q: What does the skateboarding trick '900' involve?

Two-and-a-half mid-air rotations. A 900 is a skateboarding trick where the skater completes two-and-a-half full mid-air rotations (900 degrees).

Q: How many Winter Olympic gold medals did Shaun White win in halfpipe snowboarding?

3. Shaun White won 3 Olympic gold medals in the snowboard halfpipe at Turin 2006, Vancouver 2010, and PyeongChang 2018.

Q: At which Winter Olympics did Shaun White win his first halfpipe gold?

2006 Turin. Shaun White won his first Olympic halfpipe gold at Turin 2006, launching his legendary career.

Q: How many times did Tony Hawk land the 900 at the 1999 X Games competition?

Once (after twelve attempts). Tony Hawk successfully landed the 900 for the first time on his twelfth attempt at the 1999 X Games.

Q: What was Shaun White's finishing position at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?

Fourth place. Shaun White finished fourth in the halfpipe at Beijing 2022, which was his final Olympic competition before retirement.

Q: How many Olympic Games did Shaun White compete in during his career?

5. Shaun White competed in five Winter Olympic Games across his snowboarding career.

Q: What was Shaun White's score in his winning PyeongChang 2018 halfpipe performance?

97.75. Shaun White won PyeongChang 2018 with a score of 97.75, dramatically coming from behind on his final run.

Q: Where is the iconic skate plaza where Tony Hawk frequently practices?

Venice Beach, California. Tony Hawk frequently practices at Venice Beach in California, which is iconic in skateboarding culture.

Question 1

When did Tony Hawk land the first 900 skateboarding trick?

Accepted Answer

June 27, 1999

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June 25, 1999

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July 4, 1999

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August 15, 1999

Question 2

What does the skateboarding trick '900' involve?

Accepted Answer

Two-and-a-half mid-air rotations

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90-degree turn on the ground

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Nine separate flips

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A 90-foot distance jump

Question 3

How many Winter Olympic gold medals did Shaun White win in halfpipe snowboarding?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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2

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4

Question 4

What is notable about Shaun White's victory at PyeongChang 2018?

Accepted Answer

He came from behind with back-to-back 1440s on his final run

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He won by falling but still scoring highest

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He was the oldest halfpipe medalist

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He performed a never-before-seen trick

Question 5

At which Winter Olympics did Shaun White win his first halfpipe gold?

Accepted Answer

2006 Turin

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2002 Salt Lake City

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2010 Vancouver

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2014 Sochi

Question 6

How many times did Tony Hawk land the 900 at the 1999 X Games competition?

Accepted Answer

Once (after twelve attempts)

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Once (his first attempt)

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Three times

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Seven times before landing it

Question 7

What was Shaun White's finishing position at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Fourth place

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Gold medal

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Silver medal

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Did not qualify

Question 8

How many Olympic Games did Shaun White compete in during his career?

Accepted Answer

5

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3

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4

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6

Question 9

What was Shaun White's score in his winning PyeongChang 2018 halfpipe performance?

Accepted Answer

97.75

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92.5

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95.0

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99.0

Question 10

Where is the iconic skate plaza where Tony Hawk frequently practices?

Accepted Answer

Venice Beach, California

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San Francisco, California

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Portland, Oregon

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Las Vegas, Nevada

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