The History of Skateboarding

Skateboardings history is full of key figures and moments where the sport has been defined and redefined. From the invention of the skateboard, to the Zephyr team, to Alan "Ollie" Gelfand, to Tony Hawk, skateboarding has come a long way. People often ask "How did skateboarding get started?" or "What country is skateboarding from?" - here's some quick answers.

Source: http://skateboard.about.com/cs/boardscience/a/brief_history.htm

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