Yuto Horigome (堀米 雄斗, Horigome Yūto, born 7 January 1999) is a Japanese professional skateboarder and two-time Olympic champion. He won the gold medal in the inaugural Olympic men's street event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, becoming the first person ever to win gold in men's street skateboarding at the Summer Olympics. He defended his gold medal in the same event at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Horigome along with his two younger brothers were born in Tokyo, Japan, to taxi driver and ex street skateboarder Ryota Horigome.Ryota Horigome exposed his son Yuto to skateboarding before he could walk. At the age of seven Yuto was already frequenting Tokyo's Murasaki Sport's Park, better known as "Amazing Square" Skate Park.Yuto spent hours here practicing his tricks and honing his skills. By age 12 he knew his dream was to be a professional skater and continued to train relentlessly, encouraged by his heroes Mike Carroll, Gino Iannucci, Eric Koston, Guy Mariano, Shane O'Neill, and Paul Rodriguez.
BORN: 7 de Janeiro de 1999, Tokyo, Japan
STANCE: Goofy
SPONSORS: Nike SB, Blind, G-Shock, Venture Trucks, Spitfire
INSTAGRAM: @yutohorigome
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