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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Christian_HosoiChristian Hosoi - Wikipedia

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   Christian Rosha Hosoi (/ h oʊ ˈ s ɔɪ / hoh-SOY; born October 5, 1967) is an American professional skateboarder. He is also known by the nicknames "Christ" and "Holmes".

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3. www.insidehook.com › sports › skateboarding-legendLegendary Skater Christian Hosoi on Meth, the Olympics and ...

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   Oct 17, 2017 · Learn how Christian Hosoi, Tony Hawk's greatest rival, went from earning NBA-level money as a teenager to being imprisoned for meth and finding God in a prison cell. Watch his documentary 'Made in Venice' and see his amazing skateboarding skills at 50.

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   Sep 4, 2015 · For stylish airs, no one came close to Christian Hosoi. At his peak in the mid-80s he was the "rock star" of skating, pulling down money that rivaled Tony Hawk's paycheck.

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6. skateboardinghalloffame.org › christian-hosoi-2013Christian Hosoi - Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Learn about the life and career of Christian Hosoi, one of the most influential skateboarders of the '80s and '90s. From his early days in Marina del Rey to his comeback after prison, Hosoi is a legend of style, innovation, and redemption.

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   Christian Hosoi was the epitome of skateboarding style in the mid-80s, rivalling even Tony Hawk as the ‘rock star’ of skating. Captivating audiences with innovative moves like the ‘Christ Air,’ his rise to fame was meteoric.

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   How did Hosoi become famous?

   • With his flamboyant charisma, giant airs, and a touch of spandex, Hosoi became the style-based antithesis to Tony Hawk’s more trick-difficulty-based contest runs. Hosoi would also pioneer a number of his own tricks, most notably the rocket air and Christ air, and won countless vert and street contests worldwide through the dawn of the ’90s.

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   What ethnicity is Hosoi?

   • Hosoi was born on October 5, 1967, to a father of Japanese descent from Hawaii, and a mother of European and American descent. He grew up in Los Angeles and Hawaii. Hosoi started skating at seven or eight years old with veterans such as Shogo Kubo, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams as his idols.

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   What happened to Hosoi?

   • Hosoi was finally captured in January 2000 at the Honolulu airport. He was apprehended while attempting to transport nearly 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) of crystal methamphetamine from Los Angeles to Honolulu. He was charged with trafficking with the intent to distribute.

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   Who is Christian Hosoi?

   • Find Christian on Social Media After honing his skills with constant access to Marina del Rey Skatepark, which his father, Ivan, managed from the late 1970s to the early ’80s, Christian Hosoi got his first photo in Skateboarder magazine at age 11, and by age 14 turned pro for Sims.

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9. www.youtube.com › watchChristian Hosoi - My Story - YouTube

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   Join legend skateboarder Christian Hosoi in Venice Beach, CA as he shows us where it all started and tells us about his life journey - from World Champion Skateboarder to junkie to prison...

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10. www.youtube.com › watchLegendary Christian Hosoi - YouTube

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    Nov 22, 2021 · Tales of highs, lows, incarceration, redemption, and big airs with legendary Christian Hosoi! -- Thank you to our sponsors: Manscaped: Go to Manscaped.com and use promo code: HAWKWOLF for 20% OFF ...

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