Tony Hawk
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Tony Hawk stands as a singular figure in sports history, bridging the gap between extreme athletics and global pop culture. His record-breaking 900 landing in 1999 remains the most iconic moment in skateboarding, earning him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Beyond the board, his video game franchise sold over 35 million copies, introducing skate culture to millions of gamers who might never have touched a board otherwise. His induction into both the World Skate Hall of Fame and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame underscores his lasting impact on athletic achievement.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World Skate Hall of Fame Induction
Recognized for lifetime contributions to skateboarding
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Induction
Honored for excellence in sports and advocacy
Guinness World Record
First documented 900-degree rotation on a vert ramp
Key to the City of San Diego
Awarded for contributions to the city's culture and economy
Skateboarder of the Century
Named the greatest skateboarder of the 20th century
Rankings & Lists
The 50 Greatest Skateboarders of All Time
Top 25 Athletes of the Decade
100 Most Influential People
100 Greatest Rock Stars
Magazine Covers
TIME
June 12, 2000
The Man Who Made Skateboarding Cool
Rolling Stone
November 1999
The 900
Thrasher
October 1990
Rise to Professional Status
Sports Illustrated
August 1999
Upcoming 900 Attempt
Vanity Fair
July 2000
Athlete to Businessman Transition
Records & Feats
First Documented 900
Landed the first verified 900-degree rotation on a vert ramp
Most X Games Vert Gold Medals
Won eight consecutive X Games Vert titles from 1995 to 2002
Fastest Selling Video Game (at the time)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 became the fastest-selling game upon release