Andy Macdonald
Encyclopedia
Andy Macdonald is an American
professional skateboarder
. Macdonald is one of the best-known professional vert skateboarders today, holding the record for the most X Games medals, and winning the World Cup Skateboarding
competition eight times. Originally from Melrose, Massachusetts, he started skateboarding in 1986 when he was twelve, and turned professional in 1994. In 1998 he was selected the "Best Overall Skater" in the reader poll of Transworld Skateboarding
, and was also chosen to host Transworlds skateboarding trick tip video - Starting Point 2: Transitions.
He has also designed with SBI Enterprises and Bruce Middleton the Flybar 1200, a type of extreme pogo-stick.
In 1999, Macdonald delivered an anti-drug speech at the White House
. This was preceded by Macdonald skateboarding down the marble floor of the hallway.
In 1999, he was featured in the video game MTV Sports: Skateboarding featuring Andy MacDonald for the Dreamcast and PlayStation
consoles. He was also featured in the PC game Backyard Skateboarding.
Macdonald is credited for the invention of the mega ramp. He used to be pro for Plan B but then switched over to Positiv skateboards.
1st in 2009 X Games 15 Vert Competition
1nd in 2009 X Games 15 Park
Andy has been involved in promoting skateboarding and its growth, progression and exposure since as far back as his days as an instructor at the YMCA in Peabody MA (1989) right near his hometown of North Andover.
United States
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professional skateboarder
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
. Macdonald is one of the best-known professional vert skateboarders today, holding the record for the most X Games medals, and winning the World Cup Skateboarding
World Cup Skateboarding
World Cup of Skateboarding is an international skateboarding federation, organizing the official World Championships of Skateboarding series and several other skateboard contests.-Venues:...
competition eight times. Originally from Melrose, Massachusetts, he started skateboarding in 1986 when he was twelve, and turned professional in 1994. In 1998 he was selected the "Best Overall Skater" in the reader poll of Transworld Skateboarding
Transworld Skateboarding
Transworld SKATEboarding is a skateboarding magazine, website, and production company.Founded in 1983, TWS was a response to Thrasher Magazine and specifically to the December 1982 article ‘Skate and Destroy’ written by C.R...
, and was also chosen to host Transworlds skateboarding trick tip video - Starting Point 2: Transitions.
He has also designed with SBI Enterprises and Bruce Middleton the Flybar 1200, a type of extreme pogo-stick.
In 1999, Macdonald delivered an anti-drug speech at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
. This was preceded by Macdonald skateboarding down the marble floor of the hallway.
In 1999, he was featured in the video game MTV Sports: Skateboarding featuring Andy MacDonald for the Dreamcast and PlayStation
PlayStation
The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...
consoles. He was also featured in the PC game Backyard Skateboarding.
Macdonald is credited for the invention of the mega ramp. He used to be pro for Plan B but then switched over to Positiv skateboards.
Contest history
- 1st in 1996-2000 World Cup
- 1st in 1997-2002 X GamesX Games VIIIThe 8th X Games were held in Philadelphia in 15–19 August 2002. The events included Moto X , Skateboarding , BMX , Wakeboarding , Aggressive Inline and Speed Climbing .- Moto X...
: vert doubles (with Tony HawkTony HawkAnthony Frank "Tony" Hawk , nicknamed "The Birdman" is an American retired professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk gained significant fame for completing the first 900 as well as his licensed video game titles distributed by Activision...
)
1st in 2009 X Games 15 Vert Competition
1nd in 2009 X Games 15 Park
Andy has been involved in promoting skateboarding and its growth, progression and exposure since as far back as his days as an instructor at the YMCA in Peabody MA (1989) right near his hometown of North Andover.