The Olympic Coronation of Tony Hawk, the Most Famous Skateboarder in History - The Ringer
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With the skateboarding competition kicking off in Tokyo this weekend, Tony Hawk will add another title to his massive résumé: Olympic commentator. But the Olympics needed him and his sport more than they needed the Games.
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Tony Hawk, Biography, Skateboarding, & Facts
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Tony Hawk's Greatest Trick? Becoming a Middle-Aged Skateboard Star - The New York Times
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The best five songs from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 - ESPN
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The Sick Story of the Tony Hawk's Series, tony hawk's american wasteland
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Tony Hawk, Biography, Skateboarding, & Facts
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Tony Hawk Discusses Pioneering Skateboarding Influence, Mixed Feelings On 2020 Olympics
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The Sick Story of the Tony Hawk's Series, tony hawk's american
Tony Hawk delighted skateboarding is in Olympics
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The Sick Story of the Tony Hawk's Series, tony hawk's american
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Tony Hawk - Wikipedia
Tony Hawk Was Taking Photos Like a Proud Dad at the Olympics