Tom Schaar

About

Skateboarding prodigy who won the X Games gold medal at age 12.

Before Fame

He built a custom ramp in his backyard to learn how to skateboard.

Trivia

He was the youngest ever professional skateboarder to land a 900, and the first of any age to land a 1080.

Family Life

He grew up in Mailbu, California. He has a brother named John.

Associated With

Tony Hawk, another skateboarding legend, tweeted the news of Schaar's record landing.

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Tom Schaar Highlights