Tom Schaar facts for kids
Schaar in 2017
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| Born | September 14, 1999 Malibu, California, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Skateboarding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tom Schaar (born September 14, 1999) is an amazing American professional skateboarder. He has been part of Team USA since 2019. He even won a silver medal in skateboarding at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France!
Tom made history as the first skateboarder to land an incredible 1080-degree spin on a skateboard. He was also the youngest person ever to win a gold medal at the X Games when he did this trick in 2012. Forbes magazine even featured him in their 2020 "30 Under 30" list for sports, recognizing him as a rising star.
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Tom Schaar's Skateboarding Career
Tom Schaar has achieved many "youngest ever" titles in skateboarding. Besides being the youngest X Games gold medalist, he is also the youngest Dew Tour champion. He is also the youngest and a five-time champion of the Vans Pool Party event. He was also the youngest to win a "Big Air" gold medal at the Austin X Games.
Before he turned 18, Tom had already won nine X Games medals. Overall, he has earned fifteen medals from attending 16 X Games events. On March 20, 2019, Tom was chosen for the first-ever USA Skateboarding National Team.
Amazing Skateboarding Tricks and Records
Tom Schaar has set some incredible records in skateboarding.
Landing the 900-Degree Spin
In October 2011, when Tom was just 12 years old, he became the eighth person in history to successfully land a 900-degree spin on a skateboard. This is a very difficult trick where the skateboarder spins two and a half times in the air.
The First 1080-Degree Spin
In 2006, famous skateboarder Shaun White tried to land a 1080-degree spin many times but couldn't do it. Tom, who was only 6 years old at the time, watched Shaun's attempts from the audience.
Years later, in March 2012, when Tom was 12, he successfully landed the first-ever 1080-degree spin on a skateboard. He did it on a huge ramp called a mega ramp after four tries. He told ESPN that it was the hardest trick he had ever done, but it felt easier than he expected.
Youngest X Games Gold Medalist
At the Asian X Games in 2012, Tom won the skate Mini Mega event by landing his 1080-degree spin. This made him the first person to land a 1080 in a competition. It also made him the youngest person ever to win an X Games gold medal, at just 12 years old.
Stalefish 900
In September 2016, Tom Schaar became the first person in history to land a Stalefish 900 on a skateboard. This trick combines a specific grab with a 900-degree spin.
How Tom Schaar Trains
To stay at the top of his game, Tom Schaar does special exercises. These exercises help him build strength, especially in his legs. He also works on his core muscles, which are important for balance. Tom also focuses on improving his flexibility and how easily he can move his body.
Tom Schaar's Sponsors
Sponsors are companies that support athletes. Tom Schaar's main sponsors are Birdhouse Skateboards, New Balance, and Monster Energy.
Tom Schaar's Competition Results
Here are some of Tom Schaar's top results from various skateboarding competitions:
- 1st place in 2025 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
- 1st place in 2024 X Games Chiba, Japan - Park
- 3rd place in 2024 X Games Chiba, Japan - Vert
- 2nd place in 2024 Olympic Summer Games Paris, France - Olympic Summer Games
- 1st place in 2024 X Games Ventura, California - Vert
- 2nd place in 2024 World Skate Budapest, Hungary - World Skate Park
- 2nd place in 2023 World Skate San Juan, Argentina - World Skate Park
- 2nd place in 2023 X Games Chiba, Japan - Vert
- 3rd place in 2023 Vert Attack Malmö, Sweden - Pro Open
- 5th place in 2023 World Skate Sharjah, UAE - Park 2022 World Championships
- 4th place in 2021 X Games Vista, CA Summer Skateboard Park
- 4th place in 2019 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park
- 1st place in 2019 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
- 3rd place in 2018 Vans Park Series Suzhou
- 3rd place in 2018 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park
- 1st place in 2018 Vans Park Series São Paulo
- 1st place in 2018 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
- 2nd place in 2018 Air & Style LA Skateboard Best Trick
- 3rd place in 2018 Air & Style LA Skateboard Park
- 3rd place in 2018 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach
- 2nd place in 2017 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Park
- 2nd place in 2017 X Games Minneapolis Skateboard Big Air
- 1st place in 2017 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
- 2nd place in 2017 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach
- 3rd place in 2017 Vans Park Series Shanghai
- 1st place in 2017 Vans Park Series Huntington Beach
- 3rd place in 2017 Vans Park Series Vancouver
- 2nd place in 2017 Vans Park Series Malmö
- 4th place in 2017 Vans Park Series São Paulo
- 1st place in 2017 Vans Park Series Sydney
- 4th place in 2016 Vans Park Series Huntington Beach
- 5th place in 2016 Vans Park Series Floripa
- 6th place in 2016 Vans Park Series Melbourne
- 5th place in 2016 X Games Austin Skateboard Park
- 3rd place in 2016 Bowl-A-Rama Bondi Beach
- 3rd place in 2015 X Games Austin Big Air Doubles, partnered with Zack Warden
- 3rd place in 2015 X Games Austin Skateboard Big Air
- 1st place in 2015 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
- 1st place in 2014 X Games Austin Skateboard Big Air
- 2nd place in 2014 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland
- 4th place in 2014 Van Doren Invitational Vancouver Skateboard Park
- 2nd place in 2013 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air
- 3rd place in 2013 X Games Munich Skateboard Big Air
- 6th place in 2013 X Games Munich Skateboard Vert
- 4th place in 2013 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland
- 4th place in 2013 X Games Barcelona Skateboard Big Air
- 9th place in 2013 X Games Barcelona Skateboard Park
- 5th place in 2013 Vans Pool Party Pros Division
- 4th place in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Skateboard Big Air
- 6th place in 2013 X Games Foz do Iguaçu Skateboard Vert
- 1st place in 2012 Dew Tour Skateboard Mega 2.0 Ocean City Maryland
- 5th place in 2012 Dew Tour Skateboard Bowl Ocean City Maryland
- 6th place in 2012 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Big Air
- 7th place in 2012 X Games Los Angeles Skateboard Vert
- 1st place in 2012 X Games Shanghai Skateboard Mega 2.0
- 4th place in 2012 X Games Shanghai Skateboard Vert
Tom Schaar's World Records
Tom Schaar holds several impressive world records:
| Year | Record | Where | Notes |
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| 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 |
See also
In Spanish: Tom Schaar para niños
