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Ryan Sheckler
Sheckler in 2008
Personal information
Full nameRyan Allen Sheckler
Born (1989-12-30) December 30, 1989 (age 34)
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight200,000 lb (91,000 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportSkateboarding
Medal record
Summer X Games
Representing  United States
Gold medal – first place 2003 Los Angeles Park
Gold medal – first place 2008 Los Angeles Street
Gold medal – first place 2010 Los Angeles Street
Silver medal – second place 2006 Los Angeles Street
Silver medal – second place 2012 Los Angeles Street
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Los Angeles Street

Ryan Allen Sheckler (born December 30, 1989[1]) is an American professional skateboarder and was the star of the MTV reality show, Life of Ryan.[2][3]

Early life

Ryan Sheckler was born in San Clemente, California, United States (US), and was raised in a family of three children—his two brothers are named Shane and Kane.[1] Ryan was introduced to skateboarding when he discovered his father's skateboard at eighteen months of age. Ryan's father encouraged him by confessing that as compared to Ryan's early grasp of skateboarding, he learned the first trick of kickflip when he was approximately 69 years of age. After creating life of ryan people hated him but then they liked him after he stopped,[4]

Professional skateboarding

Almost

Sheckler was an inaugural team member of the Almost skateboards company, cofounded by Daewon Song and Rodney Mullen; Sheckler attained professional status while he was with the company.

Plan B

After appearing in the Almost: Round Three video, Sheckler resigned to join the Plan B company—at that time, the team consisted of Brian Wenning, Pat Duffy, Ryan Gallant, PJ Ladd, Paul Rodriguez, and was led by Colin McKay and Danny Way.

Sponsors

As of 2012, Sheckler is sponsored by Red Bull, Etnies, Plan B, Oakley, Nixon, Go Pro, Independent, bones, Grizzly, CCS, and Ethika.

Contest history

Sheckler has been competing in street skating and park contests since 2002.[5]

2003

  • Gravity Games, first place (street discipline)
  • Slam City Jam, first place (street discipline)
  • X Games; first place (park 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)

2011

  • X Games; 3rd Place (Street Discipline)
  • Simple Session; Skateboard Street 1st Place

2012

Entrepreneur

In May 2009, Sheckler launched his new clothing line, RS.[6]

Charity work

In 2008, the Sheckler Foundation[7] was created to help the less fortunate, and also to donate to injured and recovering athletes.

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] In 2012 he started a line of short skateboard vids on YouTube, called Sheckler Sessions.

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

Video games

Sheckler is a playable character in Tony Hawk's Underground 2,[9] Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, Tony Hawk's Project 8,[10] Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD .[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Ryan Sheckler Biography". Kidzworld. Kidzworld. 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  2. ^ "MTV's "Life of Ryan"". "Show Summary". Retrieved September 3, 2007.
  3. ^ Glock, Allison. "Just another lonely millionaire skateboarder". ESPN. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  4. ^ redbullusa (13). "Ryan Sheckler Bio, Part 1 of 3". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 7 September 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  5. ^ "Ryan Sheckler". ESPN. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  6. ^ Naomi Nevitt (1). "Video: Ryan Sheckler On His New Clothing Line". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved 7 October 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  7. ^ "Sheckler Foundation".
  8. ^ "TV Life of Ryan Page". MTV. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  9. ^ "Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Cheats for Playstation 2 (Activision)". GameCheats.com. UGO Entertainment, Inc. 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  10. ^ NextGenWalkthroughs (4). "Tony Hawk Project 8 - Skate Park - Ryan Sheckler". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 20 October 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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