Cool facts
Born in the USA. Skateboarding started in the United States and has been shaped by countless creative skaters over the years.
Olympic sport. Skateboarding made its Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games and returned for the 2024 games, with both men's and women's teams.
Millions of skaters. A 2009 report counted about 11 million active skateboarders around the world.
More than a sport. Skateboarding is a sport, a way to get around, an art form, and even a job in entertainment.
Big business. The skateboarding market was worth an estimated $4.8 billion in yearly revenue.