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All right, let’s get down to business. Before anything else, I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that this type of entry may very well be the very first in Skaters.com history! Hence, because this one’s groundbreaking (ahem), then perhaps you guys can at least be more forgiving when I say that this […]

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The news about skaters required to be at least fifteen (15) years old before they can “formally” compete is getting the ire of a lot of bloggers, especially those who are very passionate about the issue. Can’t blame them, though…I mean take the case of Mirai Nagasu, for instance. Nagasu’s the new champion of U.S. […]

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I’m writing a three-part report on the year 2007 as a year of success for skating and skaters (both professional and newbies alike!) as well.
I hope you enjoy reading it and please don’t hesitate to leave comments! I would really appreciate it. Thanks y’all!
>>> Nineteen stunning events were held during the 2007 World Cup Skateboarding.
Tyler […]

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As the new year draws in (just a few hours away now!)…I’m really curious as to what you, fellow skater, plan to do or plan to accomplish for next year.
You know, something that has to do with our favorite sport, of course.
Here’s my own version of a skater’s checklist for 2008:
- do you plan […]

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I’m not kidding…and apparently the manufacturers aren’t as well.
A company called Soundguard recently introduced their so-called soundproofing curtain which has the capacity to “block” skateboard noise at Sydney’s Olympic park.
I guess Soundguard’s heeding to the call of those who just can’t stand the noise that aggressive skateboarders make. At least this won’t totally dishearten pro […]

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Looks like the girls are gearing up these days.
I hear German speed skater Tina Struver is revving up female power in Timaru these days. The professional speed skater is currently training with world champ Nicole Begg.
You guys know what this means! *hint - the female competitors are up for quite a challenge and the […]

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Canada’s flying real high these days especially in the world of sports. Proof of this is the recent victory of Francois-Louis Tremblay of Montreal, Canada at the men’s 500 meter short track speed skating World Cup Sunday.
Tremblay, a pro speed skater who also got a bronze in the men’s 1000, snatched the gold. His win […]

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Iranian Akbar Ebrahim-Zadeh’s fellow countrymen should be very proud.
The said sportsman is set to make a record-breaking bid: to skate from Venice to Beijing along the old Silk Road.
The 5-month long trip will begin early next year and will reintroduce the said road as well as Iran’s other natural and historical sites as the oldest […]

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has held discussions with cycling’s world governing body to discuss the introduction of a skateboarding event in 2012, but the inclusion is unlikely, sources tell Around the Rings.
Skateboarding events are part of the X Games, and the IOC is eager to modernize the Olympic program […]

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