Sean Malto facts for kids
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 9, 1989 Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Skateboarding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sean Malto (born September 9, 1989) is a professional skateboarder from the United States. He is famous for his smooth style and amazing tricks. Sean has won many awards and competitions during his career. He is a well-known name in the world of skateboarding.
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Sean Malto: Skateboarding Star
Early Days and Inspiration
Sean Malto grew up in Lansing, Kansas. His family background includes both European-American and Filipino heritage. Sean started skateboarding when he was 10 years old. His older brothers, Travis, Justin, and Chris, inspired him to pick up a board.
A local skate shop, Escapist Skate Shop in Kansas City, supported Sean from the very beginning. This shop has always been there for him.
Becoming a Professional Skateboarder
Sean Malto's first sponsor for his skateboard deck was Girl Skateboards. He is still sponsored by them today. In 2012, Sean was featured in the Girl/Chocolate video called Pretty Sweet. His part in the video was later remixed with music from Ed Banger Records. This remixed video was nearly ten minutes long.
During a competition in Kansas City in 2013, one of Sean's skateboard trucks broke. This happened while he was doing a trick. Because of this, he was not able to continue in the competition.
In November 2013, Sean had a serious ankle injury. This injury kept him from skateboarding professionally for almost three years. A detailed video about his recovery was shared online in 2016. Sean's first video part after his return was called 'Nike SB: Elite Squad'. It was released in 2017.
Sean Malto's Sponsors
As of 2017, Sean Malto has many sponsors. These companies help him with gear and support. His sponsors include Girl, Nike SB, Spitfire Wheels, and Thunder Trucks. Other sponsors are Beats by Dre, Diamond Supply Co., Escapist Skateboarding, Bones Bearings, Grizzly Griptape, GoPro, and Mountain Dew.
Awards and Recognitions
Sean Malto has received several important awards for his skateboarding skills.
- In 2009, he won "Rookie of the Year" from Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.
- In 2010, he was nominated for "Reader's Choice" by Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.
Business Ventures
Sean Malto is also involved in business outside of skateboarding. He is one of the "Ambassadors" for a company called Saint Archer Brewing Co. This company was started by surfer Josh Kerr and skateboarders Mikey Taylor and Paul Rodriguez.
The team of Ambassadors includes many famous athletes and artists. Some of them are skateboarders Eric Koston and Brian "Slash" Hansen. Surfers like Taylor Knox and Laura Enever are also part of the team. Photographer Atiba Jefferson and surfboard shaper Chris Christenson are also Ambassadors.
Competition Highlights
Sean Malto has achieved great results in many skateboarding competitions.
- 2010 Cph Pro - 1st place
- 2011 Street League Skateboarding Championships - Won
- 2013 Cph Pro - 3rd place
- 2013 X Games Foz do Iguacu - 2nd place
Skateboarding Videos
Sean Malto has appeared in many skateboarding videos. These videos showcase his skills and style.
- Rough Copy
- Through Being Nice
- Escapist: Fourteen Deep
- Etnies: Sangria Nights
- Transworld: And Now
- Street Dreams
- Gatorade: Go All Day with Chaz Ortiz
- Escapist: Red and Yellow (2012)
- Girl/AntiHero: Beauty and the Beast (1 and 3)
- Girl: Outbackwards
- Girl: Yanks on Planks
- Girl: Yes We CANada
- Fourstar: We're OK EurOK
- Fourstar: Gang of Fourstar
- Fourstar: A Tribe Called Mapquest
- Etnies: Arizona (2009)
- Etnies: Etnies in Japan
- Etnies: Barcelona (2008)
- Etnies: Bratwurst Jam
- Transworld: Skate and Create (2009 and 2010)
- Girl and Chocolate: Der Bratwurst Tour Ever
- Girl/Chocolate: Pretty Sweet (2012)
- Chiefs Kingdom: Sean Malto (2013)
- Greenlabel: We Are Blood
- Nike Skateboarding: "Elite Squad" (2017)
- Chocolate Chip (2017)
- Doll (2018)
- Nike Skateboarding: "Trust Fall" (2019)
- Nike Skateboarding: "Constant" (2021)
Video Game Appearances
Sean Malto is also a character in a video game. He is a playable skateboarder in the 2010 game Tony Hawk: Shred.
