Sean Greene

Sean Greene (born July 16, 1987) is a regular-footed American skateboarder.[1][2]

Sean Greene
Greene waits on Mission Street to skate at the 24th St Mission BART station
SF - June 2019
Personal information
Birth nameSean Clarke Greene
Born (1987-07-16) 16 July 1987
Irving, Texas
Sport
CountryUSA
SportSkateboarding

Early life

Greene was born and raised in Irving, Texas.[3] After watching Evel Knievel videos as a child, Greene aspired to be a stuntman.[3]

Skateboarding career

Greene moved to San Francisco after being encouraged by his friend Ceno.[3] Greene is known for his gutsy approach to the steep streets of San Francisco.[4] As a rider for GX1000, Greene and his cohorts are recognized for their fearless and often creative approach to riding down San Francisco's steepest hills.[5] In 2017, Greene ollied into and rode down one of the steepest parts of Kearny Street.[3]

Skate video parts
  • 2016: The GX1000 Video - GX1000[6]
  • 2017: Deep Fried "Over Easy" - Cody Thompson[7]
  • 2017: Adrenaline Junkie - GX1000[8]
  • 2018: Roll Up - GX1000[9]
  • 2018: El Camino - GX1000[10]

Sponsors

GX1000, Spitfire, Converse, Supreme, Independent Truck Company, Bronson Speed Co., Mob Grip, Hombre Hardware[5]

References
  1. Nast, Condé. "Meet GX1000, the Fastest, Most Fearless Crew in Skateboarding". GQ. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  2. BroBible. "Skater With A Death Wish Goes Bombing Down San Francisco's Hills, Somehow Doesn't Die". BroBible. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  3. "The Follow Up: GX Adrenaline Junkies". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  4. Sunday, Zeon Santos •; May 21; AM, 2017 at 10:00. "Skateboarder Sean Greene Bombs Down The Steep Streets Of San Francisco". Neatorama. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  5. "Thrasher Magazine: GX1000 – Best Of Sean Greene's Hill Bombs". PIXELS - Skate videos, news, nonsense. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  6. Buy The GX1000 Video, retrieved 2019-07-17
  7. "Deep Fried Over Easy" Video, retrieved 2019-07-17
  8. GX1000: Adrenaline Junkie, retrieved 2019-07-17
  9. "GX1000 - Roll Up skate video soundtrack - Video by Ryan Garshell | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  10. GX1000: El Camino, retrieved 2019-07-17
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