Morgan Smith

TEAM MEMBERS

Age 24

Born: San Gabriel valley, California

A resident of the canyon city Azusa, California nestled close to the San Gabriel Mountain range, providing an exclusive natural preserve of scenery, outdoor activities, and steep mountain passes enjoyed by the few who are privileged to know. A passion was struck in close connection among these mountains at an early age of 15. Guided by the love of adrenaline to glide across pavement with ease is what molded an experience that couldn’t be more rewarding. This was true bliss discovered. Taken under the wing of X games medalist John Rogers, local legend Tim Del Rosario, founder of Ronin trucks Fred Bauman ; feats were achieved to pursue the highest journey of enjoyment skateboarding could offer. Passion soon began to be a test of skill when introduced to local “outlaw racing” throughout Southern California. Talent was discovered in these challenges leading to a new found love to compete among California’s best. Racing was a driving factor to travel further and experience life’s greatest landmarks with lasting connections of friendships that would be solidified for years to come.

Maryhill “Windwalk” 2017 offered the first sanctioned racing experience that included timed qualifying brackets, live media coverage, and Pro / Am division. As an upcoming rider for Abec 11 wheels, Jet Skateboards and Liquid trucks, this opportunity was as a foot in the door to transition from racing amateur outlaws events to compete in a higher prestige of skill. The want to achieve success was high. Training consecutively to master a first place win was accomplished in the open Amateur division. Time elapsed from this milestone years later to pursue a spot on Team USA to race internationally. A series of four qualifying events were announced to determine positions granted to be privileged to race in the World Skate Games. Prevailing to accomplish this goal was met; meant an all in attitude that will carry on to make dreams a reality. “Nothing less” is the mindset that will continue to move mountains and acquire aspirations.

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