Bob Burnquist
Bob Burnquist is a pro-Brazilian skateboarder and one of the most famous skateboarders ever. He is known for being the first person to land a fakie 900.
Skateboarder
October 10, 1976
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Bob Burnquist, a Brazilian-American professional skateboarder, is widely considered one of the all-time greatest in his field. With appearances in all 52 X-Games competitions, he has earned a total of 26 medals. Burnquist is renowned for his inventive skateboarding tricks, including being the first to land a fakie 900, a 900-degree reverse-natural rotation. He has set multiple world records and claimed victory in numerous contests, such as the X Games. Burnquist has also been featured in various skateboarding films and documentaries like “The End” and “The Secret Tape.” In addition to his skateboarding prowess, he is a skilled musician who often integrates his music into his performances. Some of his songs have even been included in skateboarding videos.