Takeshi Yasutoko

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Takeshi Yasutoko
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Nationality Japanese
Born (1986-06-25) 25 June 1986 (age 36)
Kobe, Japan
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)

Takeshi Yasutoko (born June 25, 1986 in Kobe) is a Japanese professional vert skater. In 1995 Takeshi became the youngest professional Vert Skater to turn pro at the age of nine, since that day he has won many gold medals in most of the competitions he attends.

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His brother is professional vert skater Eito Yasutoko. [1]

Best Tricks: Frontside 1080 McTwist, Double Viking Flip.

Takeshi Vert Skating Takeshi Yasutoko22.jpg
Takeshi Vert Skating

Vert Competitions

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References

  1. admin (11 March 2018). "Yasutoko Brothers trade in their wheels for blades". ASC - Action Sports Connection. Retrieved 18 October 2022.

Guinness world records: The Youngest X GAMES athlete ever is Takeshi Yasutoko who was 11 years 360 days old when he made his X GAMES debut on 20 June 1998.