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{{Short description|Australian skateboarder}}
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'''Shane O'Neill''' (born 3 January 1990) is an Australian professional skateboarder from [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://xgames.espn.com/xgames/athletes/3015375/shane-oneill|title=Shane O'neill's official X Games athlete biography|website=X Games|access-date=2017-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/interview-shane-oneill-talks-nike-sb/|title=INTERVIEW – SHANE O'NEILL TALKS NIKE SB - Sneaker Freaker|work=Sneaker Freaker|access-date=2017-07-31|language=en-US}}</ref> Shane is a member of the SLS "9 Club" meaning he has landed a trick in the [[Street League Skateboarding|Street League]] competition that judges scored an average of 9 or better. Shane's trick was a [[Footedness|switchstance]] Switch 360 double kickflip.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://streetleague.com/the-9-club/|title=The 9 Club {{!}} Street League Skateboarding|website=streetleague.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-31}}</ref> In 2016 Shane won a silver medal at the [[X Games]] in [[Oslo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://xgames.espn.com/xgames/athletes/3015375/shane-oneill|title=Shane O'neill's official X Games athlete biography|website=X Games|access-date=2017-07-31}}</ref> His normal stance is Goofy.<ref>[[Footedness]]</ref>
'''Shane O'Neill''' (born 3 January 1990) is an Australian professional skateboarder from [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://xgames.espn.com/xgames/athletes/3015375/shane-oneill|title=Shane O'neill's official X Games athlete biography|website=X Games|access-date=2017-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/interview-shane-oneill-talks-nike-sb/|title=INTERVIEW – SHANE O'NEILL TALKS NIKE SB - Sneaker Freaker|work=Sneaker Freaker|access-date=2017-07-31|language=en-US}}</ref> Shane is a member of the SLS "9 Club" meaning he has landed a trick in the [[Street League Skateboarding|Street League]] competition that judges scored an average of 9 or better. Shane's trick was a [[Footedness|switchstance]] Switch 360 double kickflip.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://streetleague.com/the-9-club/|title=The 9 Club {{!}} Street League Skateboarding|website=streetleague.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-31}}</ref> Shane is one of only few skateboarders to win gold in all four major skateboarding contests the [[X Games]], [[Street League Skateboarding]], [[Tampa Pro (skateboard competition)]] and [[World Skateboarding Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://xgames.espn.com/xgames/athletes/3015375/shane-oneill|title=Shane O'neill's official X Games athlete biography|website=X Games|access-date=2017-07-31}}</ref> His normal stance is Goofy.<ref>[[Footedness]]</ref>


In 2021, O'Neill qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics]] in the [[Skateboarding at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification|street skateboarding competition]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The List of Future Olympic Skateboarders is Official!!!|url=http://www.worldskate.org/skateboarding/news-skateboarding/3353-the-list-of-future-olympic-skateboarders-is-official.html|url-status=live|website=World Skate}}</ref> He competed in the [[Skateboarding at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's park|men's street event]] at the [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo Olympics]]. He was ranked sixteenth in the Preliminary Heats and therefore did not compete in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021 |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/olympics/australian-olympic-team/ |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=The Roar |language=en-US}}</ref> Full details are in [[Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics]].
In 2021, O'Neill qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics]] in the [[Skateboarding at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification|street skateboarding competition]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The List of Future Olympic Skateboarders is Official!!!|url=http://www.worldskate.org/skateboarding/news-skateboarding/3353-the-list-of-future-olympic-skateboarders-is-official.html|website=World Skate}}</ref> He competed in the [[Skateboarding at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's park|men's street event]] at the [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo Olympics]]. He was ranked sixteenth in the Preliminary Heats and therefore did not compete in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021 |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/olympics/australian-olympic-team/ |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=The Roar |language=en-US}}</ref> Full details are in [[Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics]].


== Sponsors ==
== Sponsors ==


Shane O'Neill has been [[Skateboarding sponsorship|sponsored]] since the age of 14. He is sponsored by [[Nike Skateboarding|Nike SB]], Thunder Trucks, Villager, Diamond Supply & Co. and [[Deluxe Distribution|Spitfire Wheels]]. O'Neill was previously sponsored by [[Primitive Skateboarding]], and Skate Mental.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://primitiveskate.com/blogs/news/65936517-welcome-shane-oneill|title=Welcome Shane O'Neill!|last=Skateboarding|first=Primitive|work=Primitive Skateboarding|access-date=2018-10-22|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junkiemonkeys.com/shane-oneill-leaves-skate-mental/|title=Shane O’Neill Leaves Skate Mental – Junkie Monkeys|website=junkiemonkeys.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-22}}</ref>
Shane O'Neill has been [[Skateboarding sponsorship|sponsored]] since the age of 14. He is currently sponsored by April Skateboards, [[Nike Skateboarding|Nike SB]], Thunder Trucks, Villager, Diamond Supply & Co. and [[Deluxe Distribution|Spitfire Wheels]]. O'Neill was previously sponsored by [[Primitive Skateboarding]], and Skate Mental.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://primitiveskate.com/blogs/news/65936517-welcome-shane-oneill|title=Welcome Shane O'Neill!|last=Skateboarding|first=Primitive|work=Primitive Skateboarding|access-date=2018-10-22|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junkiemonkeys.com/shane-oneill-leaves-skate-mental/|title=Shane O'Neill Leaves Skate Mental – Junkie Monkeys|website=junkiemonkeys.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-22}}</ref>


== April Skateboards ==
== April Skateboards ==
On 8 June 2018, O'Neill announced via his [[Instagram]] that he would be leaving Primitive to start his own skateboard company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://theberrics.com/shane-oneill-leaves-primitive/|title=SHANE O'NEILL LEAVES PRIMITIVE TO START HIS OWN COMPANY -|work=The Berrics|access-date=2018-10-22|language=en}}</ref> On 5 May 2019, O'Neill announced via Instagram that his new company was called April Skateboards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theberrics.com/shane-oneill-april-skateboards-launched|title=SHANE O'NEILL'S APRIL SKATEBOARDS BRAND HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED|website=The Berrics|access-date=2019-05-19}}</ref>
On 8 June 2018, O'Neill announced via his [[Instagram]] that he would be leaving Primitive to start his own skateboard company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://theberrics.com/shane-oneill-leaves-primitive/|title=SHANE O'NEILL LEAVES PRIMITIVE TO START HIS OWN COMPANY -|work=The Berrics|access-date=2018-10-22|language=en}}</ref> On 5 May 2019, O'Neill announced via Instagram that his new company was called April Skateboards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theberrics.com/shane-oneill-april-skateboards-launched|title=SHANE O'NEILL'S APRIL SKATEBOARDS BRAND HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED|website=The Berrics|access-date=2019-05-19}}</ref>


As of 2021, the team consists of Shane O'Neill, Guy Mariano, [[Yuto Horigome (skateboarder)|Yuto Horigome]] and Diego Najera.
As of 2024, the team consists of Shane O'Neill, [[Guy Mariano]], [[Yuto Horigome (skateboarder)|Yuto Horigome]], Ish Cepeda, [[Rayssa Leal]], Noah Nayef, Ronnie Kessner, Kai Kishi, and Dashawn Jordan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aprilskateboards.com/pages/team|title=Team|website=April Skateboard|access-date=2024-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://theberrics.com/april-skateboards-welcomes-dashawn-jordan|title=APRIL SKATEBOARDS WELCOMES DASHAWN JORDAN|work=The Berrics|access-date=2024-04-11|language=en}}</ref>


== Notable tricks ==
== Notable tricks ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http:/shanejoneill.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.shanejoneill.com/}}
* [https://theboardr.com/profile/2420/Shane_O'Neill Shane O'Neill] at The Boardr
* {{X Games profile|new_id=shane-oneill|old_id=3015375}}
* {{AOC profile|shane-oneill}}
* {{Olympics.com|shane-o-neill}}
* {{Olympedia}}



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[[Category:Skateboarders at the 2020 Summer Olympics]]
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 29 July 2024

Shane O'Neill
Personal information
Full nameShane O'Neill
Born (1990-01-03) 3 January 1990 (age 34)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Sport
Land Australien
SportSkateboarding
Medal record
Men's street skateboarding
Representing  Australien
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Los Angeles Street
Silver medal – second place 2010 Street
Silver medal – second place 2017 Los Angeles Street

Shane O'Neill (born 3 January 1990) is an Australian professional skateboarder from Melbourne, Victoria.[1][2] Shane is a member of the SLS "9 Club" meaning he has landed a trick in the Street League competition that judges scored an average of 9 or better. Shane's trick was a switchstance Switch 360 double kickflip.[3] Shane is one of only few skateboarders to win gold in all four major skateboarding contests the X Games, Street League Skateboarding, Tampa Pro (skateboard competition) and World Skateboarding Championship.[4] His normal stance is Goofy.[5]

In 2021, O'Neill qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics in the street skateboarding competition.[6] He competed in the men's street event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He was ranked sixteenth in the Preliminary Heats and therefore did not compete in the finals.[7] Full details are in Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Sponsors

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Shane O'Neill has been sponsored since the age of 14. He is currently sponsored by April Skateboards, Nike SB, Thunder Trucks, Villager, Diamond Supply & Co. and Spitfire Wheels. O'Neill was previously sponsored by Primitive Skateboarding, and Skate Mental.[8][9]

April Skateboards

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On 8 June 2018, O'Neill announced via his Instagram that he would be leaving Primitive to start his own skateboard company.[10] On 5 May 2019, O'Neill announced via Instagram that his new company was called April Skateboards.[11]

As of 2024, the team consists of Shane O'Neill, Guy Mariano, Yuto Horigome, Ish Cepeda, Rayssa Leal, Noah Nayef, Ronnie Kessner, Kai Kishi, and Dashawn Jordan.[12][13]

Notable tricks

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In Shane's 2015 "Shane Goes Skate Mental" video part, Shane performed a nollie backside heelflip down the steps at Wallenberg. This is one of the most difficult tricks a skateboarder has done at this location.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Shane O'neill's official X Games athlete biography". X Games. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  2. ^ "INTERVIEW – SHANE O'NEILL TALKS NIKE SB - Sneaker Freaker". Sneaker Freaker. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  3. ^ "The 9 Club | Street League Skateboarding". streetleague.com. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Shane O'neill's official X Games athlete biography". X Games. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  5. ^ Footedness
  6. ^ "The List of Future Olympic Skateboarders is Official!!!". World Skate.
  7. ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  8. ^ Skateboarding, Primitive. "Welcome Shane O'Neill!". Primitive Skateboarding. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Shane O'Neill Leaves Skate Mental – Junkie Monkeys". junkiemonkeys.com. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  10. ^ "SHANE O'NEILL LEAVES PRIMITIVE TO START HIS OWN COMPANY -". The Berrics. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  11. ^ "SHANE O'NEILL'S APRIL SKATEBOARDS BRAND HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED". The Berrics. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  12. ^ "Team". April Skateboard. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  13. ^ "APRIL SKATEBOARDS WELCOMES DASHAWN JORDAN". The Berrics. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  14. ^ ThrasherMagazine (11 March 2015), Shane O'Neill's "Shane GOES" part, retrieved 31 July 2017
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