Andy Macdonald (skateboarder)
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Born | Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S. | July 31, 1973|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Skateboarding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andy Macdonald (born July 31, 1973) is an American professional
Early life
Macdonald is originally from Melrose, Massachusetts, and started skateboarding in 1986 when he was 12 years old. He graduated from Newton North High School in 1992.[2]
Professional skateboarding
Macdonald became a professional skateboarder in 1994. In 1998 he was selected the "Best Overall Skater" in the "Readers Poll" of
In 1999 Macdonald delivered an anti-drug speech at the White House that was preceded by Macdonald skateboarding down the marble floor of the hallway.[3]
With SBI Enterprises and Bruce Middleton, Macdonald designed the "
In 2022 he announced his intention to try to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics representing his father's homeland of Great Britain despite being 50 years at the time of the Paris Games. [5]
Sponsors
As of September 2013, Macdonald is sponsored by Positiv Skateboards, Airwalk,
Video game appearances
In 1999, he was featured in the video game
Contest history
3rd in 2009
Personal life
As of September 2013, Macdonald resides in
References
- ^ "Team". Positiv Skateboards. Archived from the original on October 26, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ Rocchio, Christopher. "Skateboard's STR8TLK". Newton Tab. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ "Andy Macdonald". Alliance of Action Sports. Archived from the original on September 19, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ Linendoll, Katie (December 6, 2010). "Flybar bouncing: No walk in the park (hands-on)". CNET. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "The 48-year-old skateboarder eyeing the Olympics". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Sponsors". andymacdonald.com. The Official Andy Mac Website. September 2013. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
- ^ Trevor Ward (September 2013). "Pro Team". Theeve Titanium Truck Co. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
- ^ Editor Knows Family Personally
External links
- Official website
- Andy Macdonald at IMDb