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30 December 1989, San Clemente, California, USA

Height
5' 8"

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Favorite subject is Science
Placed first at the second stop of the Van's Triple Crown in New Jersey
3rd at Gravity Games in 2004
Worst injury is fracturing his foot in two places trying to smiths grind a nine-stair hand rail
Favorite movie is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Has two brothers, Shane Sheckler and Kane Sheckler.
Started skating at 18 months (just rolling around) and started doing tricks at age 6.
Favorite bands are Guns n Roses and The Cure.
Was a special guest star on Teen Nick with Tony Hawk
Placed 1st at the 2004 LG Sports Championship
Also rides motocross and enjoys golfing.
At age 13, he was the youngest skater to win a pro contest when he competed in the Vancouver Slam City Jam. He was is also the world champion skater (accomplished in the same year).
Broke his arm during practice for the Vans Triple Crown competition and later found out that he also broke his elbow in the opposite arm earlier, but that it fused itself.
Got his sponsorship start when he frequently visited a neighborhood skate shop and asked to display some of his trophies.
Like many professional skaters his age, he is homeschooled. But, he says that he would like to attend a regular high school at least some time during the remainder of his education.
Sponsored by Plan B, Volcom, Etnies, Red Bull, Silver Trucks, Bones, Ninja, Mob Grip, Oakley, Nixon, Kicker, CCS, and Panasonic.
Took the gold metal at the 2003 X Games for the street course, beating out Eric Koston.
Placed 2nd in the 2005 Globe World Cup, and won $15,000.
He keeps packages of skateboard wheels in his freezer so that they last longer.
Owns one of five Sobe sponsored Les Paul Gibson guitars.
Has a skatepark in his backyard.