Eric Koston
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Eric Koston |
| Nickname(s) | Frost, Champ |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of birth | April 29, 1975 |
| Place of birth | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Height | 6 feet (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 160 pounds (73 kg) |
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| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Skateboard |
| Event(s) | Street Street Best Trick Rail Bank to Bank Stair Set Park |
| Turned pro | 1993 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Worlds | 2000 Globe World Contest: 1st place 2000 X Games: 1st place 2000 Gravity Games: 1st place 2002 Gravity Games Street: 1st place 2003 X Games Street Competition: 1st place 2003 X Games Global Championship: 1st place 2003 Gravity Games: 1st place |
| Regional finals | 2007 Tampa Pro: 1st place |
| National finals | 2005 Canadian Open: 1st place |
Eric Koston (born April 29, 1975) is a Thai American professional skateboarder who grew up in San Bernardino, California.[1][2]
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[edit] Life
Eric Koston's father, Bob, was in the Air Force when he and Eric's mom met. Wanida, Eric's mom, was from Thailand. Eric was born in Bangkok, and moved to the states at 9 months old. His parents were divorced when he was 5, and Eric grew up in San Bernardino, California. Koston has also obtained a California ID for Medical Marijuana.
[edit] Career
In 1992, Koston first got sponsored by "Girl Skateboards"and moved to Los Angeles. He officially turned pro in 1993 when he joined the "H-Street Team". Koston is most known for his Nollie and switch tricks. His career has been highlighted by his 1st place in the 2000 Globe World Contest, X Games and Gravity Games, his 1st place win in the 2002 Gravity Games Street, and his 1st place in the 2003 X Games Street Competition, X Games Global Championship and Gravity Games. He was named ESPN Action Sports and Music Awards Skateboarder of the Year in both 2001 & 2002. Koston was featured in "Goldfish", Mouse", "Menikmati" and "Yeah Right!", Girl Skateboard Company films, and "Fully Flared", a Lakai footwear film. He is currently sponsored by Nike SB. Koston is the co-owner of the private skate park "The Berrics" with friend and fellow professional skateboarder, Steve Berra. Eric Koston's favorite school to skate is Lorena Elementary in Los Angeles.
[edit] Sponsors
- Girl Skateboard Company
- Nike SB
- Spitfire Wheels
- Fourstar Clothing Company
- Oakley
- Independent Truck Company
- CCS
[edit] References
- ^ Action Sports Tour, "Eric Koston", Retrievd 11-12-2008
- ^ EXPN, Eric Koston bio and competitive history, Retrieved 11-12-2008
Eric Koston's best friend is Cedric Rushing.
