Yuto Horigome : Who The F**k is He? –

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Yuto Horigome, a 24-year-old professional skateboarder from Japan, achieved a historic milestone in May 2018. He became the first Japanese athlete to win a Street League Skateboarding event. Yuto, born in Tokyo, Japan, started skateboarding at the age of seven, inspired by his father, who was a vert skateboarder. Yuto’s incredible journey reached its peak when he became the first-ever Olympic gold medalist in skateboarding.

Horigome started taking part in skateboarding contests in America when he was just 15 years old. His talent for conquering huge rails and gaps quickly caught the attention of many. In 2016, he decided to move to the United States permanently, realizing that California provided great opportunities for advancing his career.

Horigome achieved significant recognition in May 2018 as the first Japanese athlete to win a Street League Skateboarding event. He then went on to win two more events later that year, proving that his accomplishments were not just luck.

In 2019, Horigome thrived by winning two Olympic qualifying events and securing the second position in the World Championships. He finished right behind Nyjah Huston of America, who was the three-time defending champion and the current world number one.

Just before the 2021 Games, Horigome triumphed over Huston once again at the World Championships in Rome. He claimed another victory, strengthening his position as a leading competitor.

Horigome made history in skateboarding at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first-ever Olympic gold medalist in the sport.

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Nike approached Yuto Horigome with an offer for a collaborative pair of Dunk Lows. They created the Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Dunk Low, choosing a completely neutral palette with a white base.

Here are the sponsors that support Horigome.

  • Nike SB
  • April Skateboards
  • Hardies Hardware
  • Venture
  • Spitfire
  • Murasaki
  • Rakuten
  • Lipovitan