The 1975 Hang Ten Championship: The Day Skateboarding Became a SportPart One: In 1975, skateboarding went from the streets to the arena, forever changing the course of its history. The Hang Ten World Skateboarding Championships, held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, was a pivotal moment that officially made skateboarding a competitive sport. This was the birth of a competitive skateboarding World Championship. The beginnings of legacies were being created with all with the iconic skaters Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta and more, taking the first steps of becoming the most legendary skateboarders of all time. In this video, we dive deep into the history of skateboarding and the revolutionary 1975 Hang Ten Championships, where skateboarders like Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Tom Sims and Stacy Peralta transformed the culture and future of the sport forever. From freestyle skateboarding, downhill speed to slalom racing, and the first obstacle course, this event showcased the raw talent and creativity that would ignite the global skateboarding phenomenon. 🔹 Skateboarding in 1975 was still a subculture. The sport was just beginning to transition from a casual pastime into a mainstream sport. The invention of urethane wheels in the early '70s was a game-changer, offering a smooth ride that unlocked a whole new level of performance. And in 1975, the Hang Ten Championships officially made skateboarding a sport with rules, scores, and trophies. 🔹 Why was 1975 such a turning point? This was the moment when skateboarding became recognized as a legitimate sport, competing alongside traditional sports in front of a massive crowd. This championship wasn’t just about tricks; it was about style, flow and skateboarding finding its place in the world and changing forever. 🔹 Key Moments in Skateboarding History: The first ever World Skateboarding Championship in 1975. Jay Adams's iconic freestyle runs, showca