Judi Oyama
Judi Oyama is a professional skateboarder. She was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2018.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Oyama began her skating career in the mid-1970s at age 16 and was sponsored by Santa Cruz Skateboards.[1] Oyama garnered additional sponsorships by brands managed under the NHS, Inc. umbrella, including OJ Weels, Park Riders, and Cellblock.[3] She is one of few Asian-American women professional skateboarders.[2]
Her skating helmet from 1979 and 1st place trophy from the 4th Berkeley Contest are held in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.[2]
In 2003, Oyama won the Slalom World Championships at age 43 and was ranked second in the US and first in the masters division overall in 2013. In 2015, she became the first woman to win the N-Men Icon Award.[4]
Oyama is the former Vice-President and one of the founders of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit - Board Rescue.[1][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Photograph of pro skater Judi Oyama, 1978". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ a b c "Defying Expectations". National Museum of American History. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ Porter, Natalie (April 25, 2022). "Judi Oyama". Womxn Skateboard History. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Skateboard helmet worn by Judi Oyama". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ Holl, Gary. "New non-profit, Board Rescue, provides skateboards to children". www.paloaltoonline.com. Retrieved 2021-06-18.