Throughout his career, Danny Way has dominated skateboarding competitions, particularly in big air and vert disciplines:
A Legacy of Pushing Boundaries and Redefining What's Possible
23.5 feet (7.16 meters) - World record for highest air achieved on a skateboard
75-foot gap with a 360 spin - Record-breaking distance on the Mega Ramp
First person to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard (2005)
Awarded twice - Skateboarding's most prestigious individual honor, recognizing Danny's innovation and influence on the sport.
Multiple gold medals in Big Air competition - Dominating the biggest ramps and highest stakes competitions in action sports.
Throughout his career, Danny Way has dominated skateboarding competitions, particularly in big air and vert disciplines:
Multiple gold medal wins in the Big Air competition, showcasing consistent excellence on the largest ramps in competitive skateboarding. Danny's performances set new standards for what was possible in competition.
First competition victory at age 11, demonstrating exceptional talent from a young age. This early success foreshadowed a career of unprecedented achievements.
Pioneered the development and popularization of the Mega Ramp, fundamentally changing skateboarding and enabling entirely new types of tricks and achievements.
First person ever to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard, bringing international attention to the sport and demonstrating skateboarding's global appeal.
Pioneered helicopter drops into ramps, pushing the boundaries of what was considered possible in skateboarding and inspiring a new generation of progression.
Invented numerous tricks during his Plan B era that remain challenging for skateboarders today, contributing significantly to the sport's technical evolution.
Featured in groundbreaking skateboarding videos and documentaries that helped bring the sport to mainstream audiences worldwide.
Co-founded iconic skateboarding brands including Plan B Skateboards and DC Shoes, shaping the industry's commercial landscape.
Danny Way's achievements extend beyond medals and records. His true legacy lies in how he expanded the boundaries of skateboarding and inspired countless individuals to pursue their own impossible dreams.
Elevated skateboarding's profile globally through unprecedented stunts and achievements
Inspired generations of skateboarders to push their limits and reimagine possibilities
Advanced skateboarding's technical progression through innovation and fearlessness
Shaped skateboarding's business landscape through entrepreneurial ventures