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Tom Schaar (/ʃɑːr/ SHAR; born September 14, 1999)[2] is an American professional skateboarder.[3] Schaar has been a member of Team USA since 2019 and won the silver medal in the men's park skateboarding competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He was the first skateboarder to land a 1080 and was the youngest X Games gold medalist after completing the first 1080 in a competition at the 2012 Asia X Games in Shanghai;[4][5] Forbes listed Schaar to their 2020 30 Under 30 Sports category highlighting the next generation of Sports talent.[6]

Key Information

Career

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In addition to being the youngest X Games gold medalist, Schaar is also the youngest Dew Tour champion,[7] the youngest and five-time Vans Pool Party champion,[8] and the youngest "Big Air" gold medalist at the Austin X Games.[9] Before turning 18 years old, Schaar was a nine-time X Games Medalist with fifteen medals in total from attending 16 X games.[10] On March 20, 2019, Schaar was named to the first-ever USA Skateboarding National Team.[11] In 2025, Schaar received his first nomination for Thrasher's Skater of the Year award.[12]

Milestones

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In October 2011, at 12 years old, Schaar became the 8th person in history to land a 900 on a skateboard.[13]

In September 2016, Schaar became the first person in history to land a Stalefish 900 on a skateboard.[citation needed]

In 2006, Shaun White unsuccessfully attempted the 1080 on 21 occasions at that year's X Games and 29 occasions the year before. At age 6, Schaar had watched White's 2006 attempts from the stands.[14] In March 2012, at the age of 12, Schaar landed the first 1080 on a skateboard after four previous (unsuccessful) attempts.[15] Schaar commented to ESPN, "It was the hardest trick I've ever done, but it was easier than I thought.".[16] He completed the feat on a mega ramp.

At the Asian X Games in 2012, he won skate Mini Mega by landing the 1080,[17][18] and became the first to land a 1080 on a skateboard in a competition and the youngest ever to win an X Games gold medal at the age of 12.

Training

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Schaar performs exercises that focus on boosting his strength, lower body power, and core strength while attempting to improve his flexibility and mobility.[19]

Sponsors

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Schaar's main sponsors are Birdhouse Skateboards,[20] New Balance,[21] and Monster Energy.[22]

Competition History

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  • 1st in 2025 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[23]
  • 1st in 2024 X Games Chiba, Japan - Park[24]
  • 3rd in 2024 X Games Chiba, Japan - Vert[25]
  • 2nd in 2024 Olympic Summer Games Paris, France - Olympic Summer Games [26]
  • 1st in 2024 X Games Ventura, California - Vert[27]
  • 2nd in 2024 World Skate Budapest, Hungary - World Skate Park [28]
  • 2nd in 2023 World Skate San Juan, Argentina - World Skate Park [29]
  • 2nd in 2023 X Games Chiba, Japan - Vert[30]
  • 3rd in 2023 Vert Attack Malmö, Sweden - Pro Open[31]
  • 5th in 2023 World Skate Sharjah, UAE - Park 2022 World Championships[32]
  • 4th in 2021 X Games Vista, CA Summer Skateboard Park [33]
  • 4th in 2019 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park[23]
  • 1st in 2019 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[23]
  • 3rd in 2018 Vans Park Series Suzhou[23]
  • 3rd in 2018 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park[23]
  • 1st in 2018 Vans Park Series São Paulo[34]
  • 1st in 2018 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[23]
  • 2nd in 2018 Air & Style LA Skateboard Best Trick[23]
  • 3rd in 2018 Air & Style LA Skateboard Park[23]
  • 3rd in 2018 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach[citation needed]
  • 2nd in 2017 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park[35]
  • 2nd in 2017 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Big Air[36]
  • 1st in 2017 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[citation needed]
  • 2nd in 2017 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach[37]
  • 3rd in 2017 Vans Park Series Shanghai[citation needed]
  • 1st in 2017 Vans Park Series Huntington Beach[citation needed]
  • 3rd in 2017 Vans Park Series Vancouver[38]
  • 2nd in 2017 Vans Park Series Malmö[39]
  • 4th in 2017 Vans Park Series São Paulo[40]
  • 1st in 2017 Vans Park Series Sydney[41]
  • 4th in 2016 Vans Park Series Huntington Beach[42]
  • 5th in 2016 Vans Park Series Floripa[43]
  • 6th in 2016 Vans Park Series Melbourne[44]
  • 5th in 2016 X Games Austin Skateboard Park[45]
  • 3rd in 2016 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach[37]
  • 3rd in 2015 X Games Austin Big Air Doubles, partnered with Zack Warden[46]
  • 3rd in 2015 X Games Austin Skateboard Big Air[47]
  • 1st in 2015 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[48]
  • 1st in 2014 X Games Austin Skateboard Big Air[49]
  • 2nd in 2014 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland[50]
  • 4th in 2014 Van Doren Invitational Vancouver Skateboard Park[51]
  • 2nd in 2013 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air[52]
  • 3rd in 2013 X Games Munich Skateboard Big Air[53]
  • 6th in 2013 X Games Munich Skateboard Vert[54]
  • 4th in 2013 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland[55]
  • 4th in 2013 X Games Barcelona Skateboard Big Air[56]
  • 9th in 2013 X Games Barcelona Skateboard Park[57]
  • 5th in 2013 Vans Pool Party Pros Division[58]
  • 4th in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Skateboard Big Air[59]
  • 6th in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Skateboard Vert[60]
  • 1st in 2012 Dew Tour Skateboard Mega 2.0 Ocean City Maryland[7]
  • 5th in 2012 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland[7]
  • 6th in 2012 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air[61]
  • 7th in 2012 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Vert[62]
  • 1st in 2012 X Games Shanghai Skateboard Mega 2.0[5]
  • 4th in 2012 X Games Shanghai Skateboard Vert[5]

Records

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Year Record Where Notes
October 2011 900 MegaRamp Woodward West, Tehachapi, California
March 2012 1080 5th attempt Guinness World Record holder
April 2012 1080 in competition 2012 X Games Asia
The youngest competitor ever to win an X Games gold medal, until July 2021. Guinness World Record

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Tom Schaar (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional renowned for his prowess in vert and park disciplines, having risen to prominence as one of the sport's most versatile and innovative athletes. Hailing from , Schaar began at a young age and made history at 12 years old by becoming the first to land a 1080—three full rotations—in competition on a during his debut at the 2012 Asia in Shanghai. Schaar's competitive career is marked by exceptional achievements across elite events, including a in the men's park skateboarding event at the in , where he finished second behind Australia's and secured Team USA's best-ever result in the discipline. He has earned 19 medals since 2012—five gold, four silver, and ten bronze—spanning , Vert, , and MegaPark, with notable wins including gold in Vert at Ventura 2024, gold in at Chiba 2024, and gold in at Osaka 2025. Additionally, Schaar claimed two bronze medals at the World Skateboarding Championships in 2017 in the men's event. Beyond competitions, Schaar is sponsored by brands like , , and , and he continues to push vert skating's boundaries through projects like his 2025 video part "Vert's Not Dead," which highlights innovative tricks on mega ramps and gaps. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch, he draws inspiration from skateboarding's community roots and aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to build on his Olympic legacy.

Early Life

Birth and Family Background

Tom Schaar was born on September 14, 1999, in Malibu, California. He is the son of Nick Schaar and Regan Schaar, who own and operate California Buildings, Inc., a construction company based in the area. Schaar has one older brother, John, with no reported family history of professional involvement in sports, though his parents have been notably supportive of his pursuits from a young age. Raised in the coastal community of Malibu, Schaar grew up in an environment that encouraged , including access to beaches and open spaces ideal for activities like . This laid-back lifestyle, characterized by mild weather and a culture of , provided a natural backdrop for his early development. Schaar later attended San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas, California, marking a relocation from his birthplace to the nearby North County San Diego area during his formative years. In recognition of his accomplishments, the City of Encinitas honored him with a Certificate of Recognition in August 2024, shortly after his silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, celebrating him as a local resident and alumnus.

Introduction to Skateboarding

Tom Schaar's introduction to occurred in the vibrant skate culture of , where he grew up in Malibu, a coastal community renowned for its laid-back yet influential skate scene. Exposed to the sport from a very young age, Schaar was first placed on a by his older brother John at just three years old, sparking an early fascination that deepened as he sought to emulate his siblings' skills in and . His family supported this pursuit by constructing a small in their backyard, providing a private space for practice amid the local parks and ramps that dotted the area. By around age 8 or 9, Schaar had transitioned into more dedicated sessions at these local spots, immersing himself in the skate ethos of creativity and resilience, influenced by the region's iconic vert and park environments. Mentored informally by established figures like vert legend , who recognized his potential early on, Schaar honed his abilities through daily rides that emphasized aerial maneuvers and ramp transitions. This environment fostered his rapid development, as the communal vibe of Malibu's skate spots encouraged experimentation and peer learning without the pressures of formal competition. Schaar's amateur phase marked a period of swift progression, beginning with foundational tricks like a 540 at age 9 and a the following year, culminating in landing his first —a two-and-a-half rotation aerial—at age 11. He participated in local contests around Malibu and nearby areas, where these feats drew initial attention from the regional skate community, building his confidence and technique before gaining broader recognition. These early competitions, often held at community parks and amateur events, served as crucial stepping stones, allowing him to refine his style in a supportive, low-stakes setting that mirrored the fun-oriented culture of Southern California's skate roots.

Professional Career

Breakthrough Moments

Tom Schaar's breakthrough into professional skateboarding occurred at the age of 12 during the X Games Asia event in Shanghai in April 2012, where he made his debut and won the gold medal in the Skateboard Mini Mega competition. This victory marked him as the youngest gold medalist in X Games history at that time. Just weeks earlier, in March 2012, Schaar had already etched his name in skateboarding lore by becoming the first person to land a 1080—a trick involving three full aerial rotations—on a mega ramp during a practice session at Woodward West in Tehachapi, California. He replicated this feat in competition at X Games Asia, launching from the mega ramp's 24-foot-high vert wall, spinning 1080 degrees counterclockwise, and stomping the landing cleanly. This performance not only highlighted his prodigious talent but also elevated the technical ceiling for vert and mega ramp skating. Following his X Games triumph, Schaar quickly transitioned to professional status. His momentum continued with key victories in major events. In 2012, at age 12, Schaar became the youngest Dew Tour champion ever by landing a 1080 in the Mega 2.0 final at the Dew Tour Beach Championships in Ocean City, Maryland, clinching the overall Dew Cup title. The following year, in 2015, he claimed the youngest win in the pro division of the Vans Pool Party at age 15, dominating the Combi Pool with high-speed lines and technical airs that showcased his versatility across ramp formats. These achievements solidified Schaar's reputation as a generational talent in the sport. In 2024, he joined Birdhouse Skateboards as a sponsored rider, aligning with Tony Hawk's influential brand.

Olympic Participation

Tom Schaar was selected to the inaugural USA Skateboarding National Team in March 2019, marking his entry into the Olympic development pathway as skateboarding debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Games (postponed to 2021). Despite his strong vert background and national team status, Schaar narrowly missed qualifying for the U.S. roster, finishing fourth among American park skateboarders in the selection process, with only the top three advancing to the Olympics. To pursue Olympic opportunities, Schaar transitioned from his primary vert and disciplines—where he had pioneered tricks like the 1080 at age 12—to the event, adapting his aerial style to the Olympic format's and rail features. This shift required intensive focus on park-specific training, leveraging his vert-honed transitions and spins while building consistency in runs over three attempts per final. His preparation culminated in securing one of the three U.S. men's spots for Paris 2024 via a second-place finish (94.46 score) at the Olympic Qualifier Series in in June 2024. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Schaar competed in the men's park final on August 7 at Place de la Concorde, delivering a standout second run scored at 92.23 to claim the silver medal, just behind gold medalist Keegan Palmer's 93.11. This marked Team USA's best-ever Olympic result in the event and elevated Schaar's profile as a top park contender. Following his medal, Schaar received hometown honors in , where he was celebrated at City Hall in early November 2024 for his achievements and contributions to . Building on this success, Schaar continued his professional career in 2025, winning gold in Men's Park and bronze in Vert at Osaka, bronze in Park at Salt Lake City, and first place in the Men's Park Final at the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland with a 90-point run. Reflecting on the experience, Schaar expressed determination to build on the silver, stating his intent to compete and aim for gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, viewing as a stepping stone in his evolving career.

Training and Technique

Regimen and Facilities

Tom Schaar maintains a rigorous daily training schedule, skating six to seven days a week for several hours focused on skill drills and technique refinement, complemented by nearly daily gym sessions emphasizing , particularly leg workouts to handle high-impact landings. His routine also incorporates cardio and flexibility exercises to support overall endurance and , typically totaling 4-6 hours of structured activity. Schaar's training utilizes a variety of specialized facilities, including private backyard vert ramps in Malibu where he developed early skills, as well as Tony Hawk's ramp in , featuring s for advanced aerial practice. He trained frequently at the California Training Facility in Vista, an indoor skate park ideal for consistent regardless of weather, until its permanent closure in May 2025, and has utilized Woodward West action sports camp in Tehachapi for sessions until its closure in September 2025. For Olympic preparation, he accesses Team USA resources, while events provide additional high-level training environments. Injury management forms a core part of Schaar's approach, with a focus on preventive measures like flexibility training and smart programming to maintain long-term health amid the sport's physical demands. Following major events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he secured silver in men's park, Schaar prioritized rapid recovery through rest and targeted rehabilitation before resuming filming and training, demonstrating resilience after past injuries like a shoulder fracture. Schaar's preparation is bolstered by a dedicated support team, including Team USA skateboarding coach Andrew Nicolaus, who provides strategic guidance during competitions and qualifiers. He also relies on mentorship from Tony Hawk for vert-specific advice and has collaborated with a gymnastics coach to enhance aerial awareness and body control. Physical therapists play a key role in his regimen, aiding recovery protocols and customizing strength programs to mitigate risks from repetitive high-intensity sessions.

Evolution of Style

Tom Schaar's early style was deeply rooted in vert and disciplines, where he emphasized high-amplitude aerial to push the boundaries of rotational tricks. Beginning with foundational like 540s and 720s, Schaar rapidly progressed to landing a —a two-and-a-half rotation aerial—on vert ramps as a young competitor, marking a significant milestone in his technical development before age 12. This vert-focused approach, honed on massive structures like the , showcased his calm, precise execution of massive airs, establishing him as a prodigy in and ramp skating. As skateboarding's inclusion in the Olympics necessitated adaptation to the park discipline, Schaar shifted his style to incorporate the varied terrain of bowls, ramps, and transitions, blending his vert prowess with more fluid, line-based flows. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, he transitioned from pure vert events to competitions, leveraging his aerial background to integrate vert-style spins into park layouts, which often feature lower heights but demand greater versatility across obstacles. This evolution allowed him to excel in by performing crossover tricks, such as high airs over gaps and , while maintaining the spectacular rotations that defined his early career. Schaar's technical innovations centered on rotational progression and stance versatility, culminating in his landmark 1080 on a mega ramp in 2012, which surpassed the 900 by adding an extra half-rotation for a full three spins mid-air. Building on this, he expanded to "beyond" feats like near-1080 variations in switch stance—skating with his opposite foot forward—enabling tricks such as switch backside flips and switch roll-ins, which added complexity and unpredictability to his ramp lines. These advancements not only elevated vert skating but also informed his park adaptations, where switch capabilities allowed seamless navigation of directional changes in multi-terrain setups. In 2024 and 2025, Schaar refined his style toward vert-park hybrids in preparation for the 2028 Olympics, focusing on tricks that merge airs with park's street-influenced elements, such as spins over urban-inspired obstacles. His "Vert's Not Dead" video part in April 2025 highlighted this progression with massive gaps and goalpost airs, while competition results—like gold in park at Chiba 2024, gold in park at Osaka 2025, and bronze in vert at Osaka 2025—demonstrated increased fluidity in hybrid lines. These updates emphasize a judging-aware approach, prioritizing high-impact, versatile maneuvers to qualify for future Olympic cycles.

Sponsorships and Business Ventures

Major Sponsors

Tom Schaar's primary sponsorships have been instrumental in sustaining his professional skateboarding career, providing financial backing and brand alignment that enable high-level competition and training. His core sponsors include , , , Independent Trucks, and Bronson Speed Co., which together form the foundation of his professional endorsements as of 2025. These relationships emphasize his versatility across vert and park disciplines, with each sponsor contributing to his visibility in major events. Schaar's long-term partnership with dates back to his early teens, following his breakthrough 1080 trick at age 12 in 2012, and has included alignments with competitions where he has secured multiple medals. This sponsorship began providing crucial financial support for international travel and training expenses when Schaar was still a junior competitor, allowing him to access advanced facilities and contests without personal funding burdens. Similarly, his initial deals with around the same period marked the start of structured professional contracts at a young age, further bolstering his ability to pursue full-time skating. In recent years, Schaar joined in January 2024, integrating into their vert-focused team alongside riders like Reese Nelson, which enhanced his resources ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics where he won silver. Numeric has also emerged as a key partner, supporting his footwear needs in park events, while extended Olympic tie-ins through promotional campaigns and event sponsorships in 2024 and 2025. Overall, these sponsorships have not only funded his career logistics but also amplified his influence in skateboarding's evolving landscape. He frequently incorporates sponsor gear into his competition runs to highlight these partnerships.

Signature Gear and Endorsements

Tom Schaar has collaborated with Birdhouse Skateboards on several signature deck designs, featuring his pro model graphics tailored to his riding style and achievements. Notable examples include the "5 Rings" deck, released in 2025 to commemorate his Olympic success, measuring 8.625 inches wide with a 32.6-inch length and constructed from seven-ply North American maple for enhanced durability in vert and park skating. Other designs, such as the "Red Shift" deck (8.50 inches wide) and "Goop Guy XL," incorporate bold artwork reflecting his progression from vert ramps to park courses, available through official Birdhouse retailers. In partnership with , Schaar influenced the colorway of the UltraRange Pro 2 shoe, released in 2019 as his endorsed "Dress Blues" variant, designed for skate-specific support with a breathable upper and reinforced toe for high-impact tricks. This model highlights his input on and functionality, drawing from his eight-time X Games medalist status to appeal to aspiring park skaters. Schaar's endorsement activities extend to prominent campaigns with , where he appears in promotional videos and event features promoting energy drinks alongside his competition highlights, such as his 2024 Paris Olympics silver medal in men's skateboarding. He has been featured in promotional content, including live episodes of the UNLEASHED recorded at events like 2025, emphasizing his role in advancing park and vert disciplines. Following his defense in men's at in June 2025—his 16th career X Games medal—Schaar participated in updated campaigns celebrating his victories, including post-event spotlights on action sports history.

Competition Achievements

X Games Results

Tom Schaar's career is marked by 17 medals as of November 2025, consisting of 4 golds, 4 silvers, and 9 bronzes, spanning disciplines including , vert, , and megapark. Debuting at , he became the youngest medalist in history with a gold in the Mini Mega event at Asia 2012, where he landed the first 1080 in competition, a 1080-degree spin that revolutionized tricks. From this breakthrough, Schaar evolved into a versatile contender, excelling in multiple formats and accumulating medals consistently through his teens and into his professional years. In 2013, Schaar claimed his first silver in America's Navy Skateboard Big Air at X Games Los Angeles and a bronze in Skateboard Big Air at X Games Munich, signaling his rapid ascent in aerial events. He followed this in 2014 at X Games Austin by winning gold in America's Navy Skateboard Big Air with a third-run score of 89—featuring a backside 720 over the gap and a 900 on the quarter—setting a record as the youngest gold medalist in the discipline at age 14. The next year, at X Games Austin 2015, he added bronzes in America's Navy Skateboard Big Air and Skateboard/BMX Big Air Doubles, further demonstrating his adaptability in team and solo formats. Schaar's 2017 performances at yielded two silvers: one in America's and another in Men's , highlighting his growing prowess in park skating. A bronze in Men's followed at 2018. After a medal-less 2019 and 2021, he rebounded strongly in 2023, earning a silver in Men's Vert at —his first vert medal in years—and bronzes in Men's and Men's MegaPark at . The 2024 season saw Schaar secure two golds: in Men's Skateboard Vert at X Games Ventura and Men's Skateboard Park at X Games Chiba, plus a bronze in Men's Skateboard Vert at Chiba, underscoring his vert dominance. In 2025, he defended his park title with gold in Men's Skateboard Park at X Games Osaka, scoring 93.00 in the final to edge out the field, alongside a bronze in Men's Skateboard Vert there. Closing the year, Schaar took bronze in Sonic Men's Skateboard Park at X Games Salt Lake City, bringing his total to 17 medals and surpassing Tony Hawk's record of 16 for the most by a skateboarder.

Other Major Events

Schaar achieved early prominence at the by becoming the youngest champion in event history at age 12, winning the 2012 Mega 2.0 final in , where he landed the first 1080 in competition. He has competed in multiple disciplines, including and vert, with notable placements such as sixth in the 2021 Men's Final in . Schaar also earned two bronze medals in the men's park event at the World Skateboarding Championships in 2017. At the Vans Pool Party, Schaar established himself as the youngest winner ever, securing his first pro division title in 2015 at age 16 before going on to claim four more victories, including back-to-back-to-back wins from 2017 to 2019 and a fifth in 2025. His repeat performances highlight his dominance in the combi pool format, with the 2025 win in Huntington Beach, California, featuring a standout run that edged out competitors like Cory Juneau. Schaar has made select appearances in other international tours, including Street League Skateboarding (SLS) stops where he competed alongside top park and vert athletes, though his primary focus remains park events. In 2025, he participated in Simple Session in Tallinn, Estonia, placing tenth in the skateboarding qualifiers out of 31 entrants. Throughout 2024 and 2025, Schaar excelled in non-Olympic circuits, winning the Men's Skateboard Park at the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland, Oregon, with a 90.50-point run that showcased high-amplitude airs and technical combos. These results, building on his X Games momentum, position him strongly for national qualifiers toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Records and Legacy

World Firsts

Tom Schaar achieved a historic milestone in by landing the first 1080—a trick involving three full aerial rotations—in competition at the 2012 Asia in , where he executed it on a scaled-down at the age of 12. The 1080 requires immense speed and control to generate the rotational force needed for three complete spins while launching from the ramp's transition, maintaining board contact, and landing cleanly, a feat that had eluded skateboarders for years despite prior attempts in other action sports. This accomplishment was officially recognized by as the first 1080 on a , performed earlier that year during training at Woodward West camp in . In 2014, at age 14, Schaar became the youngest athlete to win gold in at Austin, solidifying his status as a prodigy in the discipline. This record, verified by officials, highlighted his early mastery of high-air tricks on the setup, where he combined technical precision with explosive power. Schaar's pioneering efforts significantly advanced the boundaries of vert and , elevating the complexity of aerial rotations and inspiring adaptations in park-style competitions by demonstrating feasible progressions from traditional vert ramps. These feats, supported by intensive training regimens at facilities like Woodward West, influenced subsequent generations to explore higher-risk maneuvers in evolving ramp designs.

Awards and Recognition

Tom Schaar earned a in the men's park event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scoring 92.23 on his second run to become the top U.S. finisher in the discipline. His performance, which included high-amplitude airs and technical flips, highlighted his versatility in park skating and contributed to the securing one podium spot in the event. Throughout his career, Schaar has amassed 17 medals, tying and then surpassing record for the most by a skateboarder, with four golds, four silvers, and nine bronzes as of mid-2025. He is also recognized as the youngest champion and the youngest five-time Pool Party winner, achievements that underscore his early dominance in major competitions starting at age 13. In 2024, Schaar was featured in for his sustained excellence in , including his Olympic qualification and successes, positioning him as a key figure in the sport's professional landscape. That same year, he received hometown honors in , where city officials celebrated his Olympic silver and contributions to at a special event. Looking ahead, Schaar has expressed firm intentions to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, viewing the home Games as a significant milestone in his career. Schaar's accomplishments have profoundly influenced younger skaters, inspiring a generation to blend vert and park styles while pushing boundaries in aerial maneuvers like his pioneering 1080. His has further amplified skateboarding's growth since its 2020 debut, drawing increased youth participation and elevating the sport's global visibility through high-profile events and media exposure.

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