On May 1, 2020, Brazilian skateboarding prodigy Gui Khury stunned the sports world by landing the first-ever 1080-degree turn on a vertical ramp at just 11 years old. This episode dives into Gui’s early beginnings, the technical challenge of the 1080, and how his achievement shattered records previously held by legends like Tony Hawk and Tom Schaar. We explore Gui’s training, his family’s support, and the global impact of his feat, which earned him multiple Guinness World Records and inspired a new generation of athletes. Discover how Gui’s 1080 changed skateboarding history and what’s next for this young star.
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