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Tony Hawk Was Asked If He'd Compete In The 2028 Olympics, And The Skateboarding Legend Gave A Very Honest Answer


The skateboarding icon largely retired from professional competitions over two decades ago.

Tony Hawk explained why he isn’t eyeing a permanent return to professional competition as the Olympics are set to include skateboarding yet again at the games in Paris this summer. The comments from Hawk, who once famously landed a 900 at the X Games and largely retired from professional competitions in 2003, arrive as skateboarding is set to make its second-ever appearance at this year’s Olympics with an increased field of competitors. Hawk applauded the games adding skateboarding as a move that’s “great for the international growth and equality” of the sport.

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