Jagger Eaton facts for kids
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Eaton in X Games Chiba 2022
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| Full name | Jagger Geoffrey Eaton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | February 21, 2001 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Skateboarding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jagger Geoffrey Eaton (born February 21, 2001) is an American professional skateboarder. He competes in both street and park skateboarding events. Jagger made history as the youngest ever X Games competitor at age 11. This record was later broken in 2019.
In 2021, Jagger won the first ever Olympic skateboarding medal. He earned a bronze medal in the men's street competition in Tokyo, Japan. He then won a silver medal in the 2024 Olympic men's street event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
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Early Life and Family
Jagger Eaton grew up with his older brother, Jett. Their father, Geoff Eaton, owns a skateboard school called Kids That Rip (KTR). This school helps train many young X Games competitors. Both Jagger and Jett started skateboarding at a very young age. Jagger began when he was just four years old. His mother, Shelly Schaerer, was also a talented athlete. She was part of the United States national gymnastics team from 1985 to 1989.
Skateboarding Career Highlights
Jagger and his brother Jett, along with another young skater named Tom Schaar, were sponsored by DC Shoes in 2012. This was part of their "DC Youth Division" program. A skateboarding magazine called Transworld Skateboarding even called the brothers "the future of vert skating". Vert skating involves riding on large ramps.
Jagger was featured in Esquire Magazine in October 2013. He also appeared on TV shows like Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness in 2015. In September 2016, a reality TV series about him called Jagger Eaton's Mega Life aired on Nickelodeon. He even appeared on an episode of WWE SmackDown with The Miz.
Some people in the skateboarding world have discussed how young athletes like Jagger compete in professional events. They wonder if there should be separate divisions for younger skaters.
Jagger's Sponsors
As of December 2022, Jagger Eaton has several sponsors. These companies support him with gear and funding. His sponsors include Cariuma Shoes, The Heart Supply Skateboards, Red Bull, Bones Wheels, Independent Truck Company, Mob Griptape, and his family's KTR Skateboard School.
Major Competition Achievements
Jagger Eaton became famous for his early success in competitions.
At age 11, Jagger competed in the 2012 X Games in Los Angeles. He was the youngest X Games competitor ever at that time. He broke the record set by Nyjah Huston in 2006. Later, in 2019, Gui Khury broke Jagger's record.
In December 2014, Jagger won the Tampa Am competition in Florida. At just 13 years old, he was one of the youngest skaters to win this event. In February 2015, he won the BoardrAm in Houston, Texas. This win earned him an invitation to the BoardrAm finals at the 2015 X Games in Austin.
Olympic and World Championship Medals
- 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games: Jagger won the bronze medal for the United States in Men's Street Skateboarding. This was the first Olympic medal ever awarded in skateboarding.
- 2024 Paris Summer Olympics: He won the silver medal for the United States in Men's Street Skateboarding.
- 2021 World Skateboarding Championship (Jacksonville): Gold medal in Street.
- 2023 World Skateboarding Championship (Sharjah): Gold medal in Park.
X Games Medals
Jagger has won multiple medals at the X Games:
- 2017 Minneapolis: Gold medal in Street Am.
- 2022 Chiba: Gold medal in Park.
- 2023 California: Gold medal in Park.
- 2018 Norway: Silver medal in Street.
- 2018 Minneapolis: Silver medal in Street.
- 2019 Minneapolis: Silver medal in Park.
- 2016 Austin: Bronze medal in Street Am.
Filmography
Jagger Eaton has also appeared on television.
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2015 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode 5.3 |
| 2016–17 | Jagger Eaton's Mega Life | Himself | Host |
See also
In Spanish: Jagger Eaton para niños
