Ryan Sheckler

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Ryan Sheckler

Sheckler in 2008
Personal information
Full name Ryan Allen Sheckler
Born December 30, 1989 (1989-12-30) (age 22)
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Height 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
Weight 150 pounds (68 kg)
Sport
Country  United States
Sport Skateboarding
Medal record
Summer X Games medal record
Competitor for  United States
Gold 2003 Los Angeles Park
Gold 2008 Los Angeles Street
Gold 2010 Los Angeles Street
Silver 2006 Los Angeles Street
Bronze 2011 Los Angeles Street

Ryan Allen Sheckler (born December 30, 1989) is an American professional skateboarder and was the star of the MTV reality show, Life of Ryan.[1][2]

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[edit] Early life

Sheckler was born in San Clemente, California, the son of Gretchen (née Walsh), who manages his career, and Randall Sheckler, a mechanical engineer.[3][4] He has two younger brothers, Shane and Kane Sheckler. He began skateboarding at the age of five and turned pro at thirteen.[5]

[edit] Contest history

Sheckler has been competing in street skating and park contests since 2002.[6]

2003

  • Gravity Games, first place (street discipline)
  • Slam City Jam, first place (street discipline)
  • United States Skateboarding Championships, third place (street discipline)
  • Vans Triple Crown, overall first place (street discipline)
  • World Cup of Skateboarding, overall first place (street discipline)

2004

  • Gravity Games, third place (street discipline)
  • United States Skateboarding Championships, first place (street discipline)
  • Vans Triple Crown, Vancouver event; third place (street discipline)
  • Vans Triple Crown, Cleveland event; third place (street discipline)
  • World Cup of Skateboarding, overall second place (street discipline)

2005

  • AST Dew Tour, Louisville event; first place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, Denver event; first place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, Portland event; second place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, San Jose event; first place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, Orlando event; third place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour; overall first place (park discipline)
  • Globe World Cup, Melbourne event; second place (street discipline)
  • World Championship of Skateboarding, third place (street discipline)

2006

  • Tampa Pro, Florida event, fifth place (street), biggest slam
  • AST Dew Tour, Louisville event; first place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, Denver event; fourth place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, Portland event; first place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, San Jose, California event; first place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour, Orlando event; second place; second place (park discipline)
  • AST Dew Tour; overall first place (park discipline)
  • X Games, Los Angeles event; second place (park discipline)
  • Globe World Cup, Melbourne event; first place (street discipline)

2008

  • Thrasher Magazine's Bust or Bail Competition
  • X Games; 1st place (street discipline)

2010

  • Tampa Pro sixth place street
  • X Games; 1st place (street discipline)

[edit] Recent activities

Sheckler is currently on tour making a few appearances nationwide for Journey's Backyard Barbecue (2009). In May 2009, Sheckler launched his new clothing line, RS, that is sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide. In 2008, the Sheckler Foundation[7] was created to help the less fortunate, and also to donate to injured and recovering athletes.

[edit] Film and television career

Sheckler has appeared in the movies Grind, Dishdogz, Street Dreams, and MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate. He also starred in his own MTV reality show "Life of Ryan", from 2007-2009.[8]

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2001 MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate Neil Nellis
2003 Grind Rod St. James
2003 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Himself "The San Franpsycho" (season 2: episode 7)
2004 Almost: Round Three Himself Documentary
2005 Dishdogz Himself
2007–2009 Life of Ryan Himself Reality TV series
2008 Spy School Himself Cameo
2008 True Jackson, VP Himself "Ryan on Wheels" (season 1: episode 4)
2009 Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory Himself "Dusty Monkey" (season 1: episode 12)
2009 Street Dreams Eric Jones
2010 Tooth Fairy Mick Donnelly

[edit] Video games

Sheckler is a playable character in Tony Hawk's Underground 2, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, and Tony Hawk: Ride.[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "MTV's "Life of Ryan"". "Show Summary". http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/life_of_ryan/series.jhtml#bio. Retrieved September 3, 2007. 
  2. ^ Glock, Allison. "Just another lonely millionaire skateboarder". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3492225. Retrieved 16 September 2011. 
  3. ^ Thomas, Pete (July 20, 2004). "A Young Head of Skate". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2004/jul/20/sports/sp-sheckler20. 
  4. ^ Jill Lieber Steeg (July 9, 2006). "Teen sets new skating trend". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2006-07-09-skateboarding-sheckler_x.htm. 
  5. ^ Parfond, Pierre. "Ryan Sheckler Interview". Ask Men. http://espn.go.com/action/athlete/history/_/id/24380/ryan-sheckler. Retrieved 16 September 2011. 
  6. ^ "Ryan Sheckler". ESPN. http://espn.go.com/action/athlete/history/_/id/24380/ryan-sheckler. Retrieved 16 September 2011. 
  7. ^ "Sheckler Foundation". http://www.shecklerfoundation.org. 
  8. ^ "TV Life of Ryan Page". MTV. http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/life-of-ryan. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 

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