Tom Schaar (born September 14, 1999) is an American professionalskateboarder.[1] He was the first skateboarder to land a "1080," which is three revolutions, and was the youngest X Games gold medalist after completing the first 1080 in a competition at the 2012 Asia X Games in Shanghai;[2][3]Forbes Magazine listed Schaar to their 2020 30 Under 30 Sports category highlighting the next generation of Sports talent.[4]
Skateboarding career
In addition to being the youngest X Games gold medalist, Schaar is also the youngest Dew Tour champion,[5] the youngest Vans Pool Party champion,[6] and the youngest "Big Air" gold medalist at the AustinX Games.[7] Before turning 18 years old, Schaar was a nine-time X Games Medalist.[8] On March 20, 2019, Schaar was named to the first-ever U.S.A Skateboarding National Team.[9]
In 2006, skateboarder and snowboarderShaun White unsuccessfully attempted the 1080 on 21 occasions at that year's X Games and 29 occasions the year before. It had previously been considered the "[[Holy age 6, Schaar had watched White's 2006 attempts from the stands.[11]
In March 2012, at the age of 12, Schaar landed the first 1080 on a skateboard after four previous (unsuccessful) attempts.[12] Schaar commented to ESPN, "It was the hardest trick I've ever done, but it was easier than I thought.".[13] He completed the feat on a mega ramp.
At the Asian X Games, he won skate Mini Mega by landing the 1080,[14][15] 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.
Schaar performs exercises that focus on boosting his strength, lower body power, and core strength while attempting to improve his flexibility & mobility.[19]
