World Records

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Highest Air

23.5 feet (7.16 meters) - World record for highest air achieved on a skateboard

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Longest Gap

75-foot gap with a 360 spin - Record-breaking distance on the Mega Ramp

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Great Wall Jump

First person to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard (2005)

Major Honors & Awards

🏆 Thrasher Skater of the Year

Awarded twice - Skateboarding's most prestigious individual honor, recognizing Danny's innovation and influence on the sport.

🥇 X Games Gold Medals

Multiple gold medals in Big Air competition - Dominating the biggest ramps and highest stakes competitions in action sports.

Competition Achievements

Throughout his career, Danny Way has dominated skateboarding competitions, particularly in big air and vert disciplines:

X Games

X Games Big Air Dominance

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.

Early

Early Competition Success

First competition victory at age 11, demonstrating exceptional talent from a young age. This early success foreshadowed a career of unprecedented achievements.

Innovations & Historic Firsts

🎯 Mega Ramp Pioneer

Pioneered the development and popularization of the Mega Ramp, fundamentally changing skateboarding and enabling entirely new types of tricks and achievements.

🌍 Great Wall Jump

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.

🚁 Helicopter Drop

Pioneered helicopter drops into ramps, pushing the boundaries of what was considered possible in skateboarding and inspiring a new generation of progression.

💡 Trick Innovation

Invented numerous tricks during his Plan B era that remain challenging for skateboarders today, contributing significantly to the sport's technical evolution.

📺 Media Pioneer

Featured in groundbreaking skateboarding videos and documentaries that helped bring the sport to mainstream audiences worldwide.

🏢 Business Builder

Co-founded iconic skateboarding brands including Plan B Skateboards and DC Shoes, shaping the industry's commercial landscape.

Impact & Legacy

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.

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Cultural Icon

Elevated skateboarding's profile globally through unprecedented stunts and achievements

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Inspirational Figure

Inspired generations of skateboarders to push their limits and reimagine possibilities

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Technical Innovator

Advanced skateboarding's technical progression through innovation and fearlessness

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Industry Leader

Shaped skateboarding's business landscape through entrepreneurial ventures

Career Statistics

Years Pro
35+
X Games Golds
Multiple
SOTY Awards
2x
World Records
Multiple
Companies Founded
2
Global Impact
Immeasurable

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