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  • The Legend Returns: Bob Burnquist Claims Big Air Gold at X Games 17, Brazilians Rock Oakley on the Megaramp

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    Posted 7 months ago by Andrew De Lara

    He already had 20 X Games medals. But Oakley Skate Legend Bob Burnquist hadn’t claimed Big Air Gold in two long years. Until Friday, that is. Make that 21. The timeless Brazilian bomber launched his way to his third gold medal on the Megaramp – throwing down a massive switch 5 into lein rodeo to grab and retain the lead in the contest. No one would come close.

  • Elevation: Bob Burnquist Gears Up for X Games 17 Skateboard Big Air Glory

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    Posted 7 months ago by Andrew De Lara

    If you know anything about skateboard history, you know Bob Burnquist. Hell, even if your knowledge is limited to skateboard video games, you still know and love Bob. Well the Legend is back for more. With 20 Summer X Games medals in the bag, it still isn’t enough for Oakley’s Brazilian bomber. Let’s just say, this year is going to be absolutely all-time. Coming off a Summer X last year where he landed a massive switch stale 540 into an indy 540 to earn a 93 and Silver medal, Bob is also fresh the heels of landing the first-ever fakie to fakie 900 on a megaramp – in his backyard. Which begs the question, what kind of aerial insanity will be going down this year? Will there be a 900 in competition?

  • Mini-Mega Ramp: Bob Burnquist Lands Silver at X Games Asia

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    Posted 9 months ago by Andrew De Lara

    The Legend himself didn’t quite bring home a gold. But sometimes second isn’t always bad. Oakley’s Skateboard Superstar grabbed a solid second-place finish in the Mini-Mega Ramp contest at X Games Asia – just edged by Pierre Luc-Gagnon in an insane final.

Bob Burnquist

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If the glasses fit, you must wear it.

Date of Birth:
October 10, 1976
Hometown:
Birthplace is Rio de Janeiro. Samba Skateboarding.
Sponsors:
Hurley Clothing, Flip Skateboards, Toyota, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Independent Trucks, Ricta wheels, Mob Grip, Ogio
Hobbies:
Living

Career Highlights

    • 1995 - 1st Place - Slam City Jam, Vert
    • 1996 - 1st Place - Grand Prix, Vert
    • 1996 - Bronze Medal - X Games, Vert
    • 1997 - 1st Place - England Best Trick Contest
    • 1997 - Thrasher Magazine Skater of the Year
    • 1998 - 1st Place - Grand Prix, Vert
    • 1998 - 1st Place - Vans Triple Crown, Vert
    • 1998 - Bronze Medal - X Games, Vert Doubles
    • 1999 - 1st Place - Czech Republic Best Trick Contest
    • 1999 - 1st Place - Germany Best Trick Contest
    • 1999 - Bronze Medal - X Games, Vert Best Trick
    • 1999 - Gold Medal - Gravity Games, Vert
    • 1999 - Transworld Rider's Poll Awards: Reader's Choice Best Overall Skater
    • 1999 - Transworld Rider's Poll Awards: Rider's Choice Best Vert Skater
    • 2000 - 1st Place - B3, Havasu AZ, Vert
    • 2000 - 1st Place - B3, Louisville KY, Vert
    • 2000 - 1st Place - Slam City Jam, Vert & Vert Best Trick
    • 2000 - 1st Place - Vans Triple Crown, Ohio, Vert & Best Trick Vert
    • 2000 - Gold Medal - X Games, Vert Best Trick
    • 2000 - Silver Medal - Gravity Games, Vert
    • 2001 - 1st Place - Red Bull Skate Pro Brazil, Vert
    • 2001 - 1st Place - Vans Triple Crown, Vert
    • 2001 - Bronze Medal - X Games, Vert Best Trick
    • 2001 - Gold Medal - Gravity Games, Vert Best Trick
    • 2001 - Gold Medal - X Games, Vert
    • 2001 - NEA Awards, Munich Germany: Best Skateboarder of the Year
    • 2001 - Transworld Rider's Poll Awards: Rider's Choice Best Vert Skater
    • 2001 - Transworld Rider's Poll Awards: WCS Award for Highest Points Vert
    • 2002 - 1st Place - Vans Triple Crown, Vert
    • 2002 - Alternative Sportsperson of the Year
    • 2002 - Laureus World of Sports Alternative Sports Person of the Year
    • 2002 - Silver Medal - Gravity Games, Vert
    • 2002 - Silver Medal - X Games, Skateboard Vert
    • 2002 - Silver Medal - X Games, Skateboard Vert Doubles (w/ Lasek)
    • 2002 - Transworld Rider's Poll Awards: Rider's Choice Best Vert Skater
    • 2002 - Voted OP "King of Skate"
    • 2003 - 1st Place - Vans Triple Crown, Vert
    • 2003 � Gold Medal � X Games, Vert Doubles (w/ Lasek)
    • 2003 � 1st place - Oceanside Triple Crown finals � Vert
    • 2004 � Silver medal � Latin X Games, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil - Vert
    • 2004 � 2nd place � Huntington Triple Crown Finals - Vert
    • 2005 � 1st place � Rio Skate Jam � Brazil - Vert
    • 2010 - Gold Medal Rio Vert Jam Best Trick Brasil - Vert
    • 2010 - Gold Medal X Games Big Air (Megaramp) Rail Jam
    • 2010 - Silver Medal X Games Big Air (Megaramp)
    • 2010 - Silver Maloof Money Cup Vert-MiniMega Complex
    • 2010 - Bronze Medal X Games Best trick Vert
    • 2010 - Sept 4th Landed the first 900 on the Megaramp (first Fakie to Fakie 900)
    • 2010 - Nov Documentary Vida Sobre Rodas is out
    • 2011 - 4th place Oakley Bowlarama Bondi Beach, Australia
    • 2011 - 2nd Place Rio Vert Jam Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
    • 2011 - Silver Medal Asian X Games (Mini Mega) Shanghai, China
    • 2011 - Bronze Medal Asian X Games (Vert) Shanghai , China
    • 2011 - Nitro Circus demo landed the first Christ Air Backflip (Bob Flip Christ Air)
    • 2011 - !st place Megaramp Woodward West Tehachapi , CA

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