Leo Baker (skateboarder)

Leo Baker (born November 24, 1991) is a goofy-footed American professional skateboarder from Covina, California.[1]

Leo Baker
Personal information
Born (1991-11-24) November 24, 1991
Covina, California
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportSkateboarding
Medal record
Summer X Games
Representing  United States
2014 Austin Street
Norway 2018 Street
2013 Los Angeles Street
2013 Foz do Iguaçu Street
2006 Los Angeles Street
2016 Austin Street

Skateboarding

Leo Baker is a professional skateboarder. Baker began skateboarding at the age of 5, but only started focusing on it at the age of 11.[2] Baker lists their proudest moment as the first time they landed a kickflip.[3] Baker is said to be one of the best skaters in the world.[4]

In the March 2007 edition of The Skateboard Mag, Baker is featured in 2 photo sequences showing them perform a 360 flip and a hardflip down 8 stairs. This was part of the magazine's article "Killer Kids."[5]

In 2006, Baker placed first in street competitions at both the Canadian Open in Toronto and the Slam City Jam in Calgary.[6]

Now Baker is sponsored by Meow Skateboards, Pawn Shop Skate, Bones, and Nike SB.

Baker is the child of guitarist Marshall Rohner (who played for The Cruzados, T.S.O.L., and Dino's Revenge).

In 2016, Baker won the Street League Skateboarding Super Crown World Championship.[7]

In 2017, Baker was the only skateboarder to be nominated for an ESPY Award in the "Best Female Action Sports Athlete" category.[7]

Skateboard videos

Baker is shown briefly on the Tampa Am 08 DVD.

They were also on Fuel T.V.'s, " The Captain & Casey Show" in late 08 for a couple of tricks.

Baker's first full part, entitled "Bombshell," was released (in April 2013) on the video section of Thrasher Magazine's website, on which Thrasher described Baker's part as "one of the best female street/tech parts [they've] seen."[8]

Competition history

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2010
  • Mystic Skate Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic: 1st place (street)

2008

2007

2006
  • X Games XII, in Los Angeles, California: 3rd place (street)
  • Goofy vs. Regular, in Lake Forest, California: 3rd place (street)
  • West 49 Canadian Open, in Toronto, Ontario: 1st place (street)
  • Slam City Jam, in Calgary, Alberta: 1st place (street)

References
  1. Ryan, Maggie (2020-01-11). "Pro Skater Leo Baker Pushes For Equality and Amplifies LGBTQ+ Voices in an Inspiring Nike Ad". POPSUGAR Fitness. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  2. Archived March 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Element Europe | Skateboards, Shoes, Clothes, Events, Videos, Online Store Mens & Women's Apparel, Skateboards & Footwear". Elementskateboards.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  4. Garber-Paul, Elisabeth; Garber-Paul, Elisabeth (2017-05-05). "Lacey Baker: The Rebel Queen of Skateboarding". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
  5. "Welcome to SPoT Skate Shop at Skatepark of Tampa". Theskateboardindustry.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  6. Pro Rider/Driver (2011-01-02). "ESPN Action Sports: The Worldwide Leader In Action Sports – ESPN". Expn.go.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  7. "Olympic Skateboarding Hopeful Lacey Baker Takes Silver In Street At X Games Norway". Team USA. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  8. "Lacey Baker's Bombshell Full Part".
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  31. Meronek, Rob. "Kimberley Diamond Cup Women's Street World Championships". TheBoardr. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  32. "Kimberley Diamond Cup Results 2015". Girls Skate Network. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
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