12-Year-Old Ao Nishikawa Takes Home $10,000 After Landing Tony Hawk’s Ollie 720 Challenge

Nishikawa is no stranger to breaking records. He became the youngest skater ever to land the 900 at just 9 years old, and his latest achievement shows that he’s continuing to push the limits of vert skating.

The challenge had been announced earlier by Birdman himself, who admitted that performing the trick had long been out of reach for him.

In a playful post on social media, he mentioned that seeing someone else pull it off would be incredibly rewarding and brought a sense of closure.

Birdman invited a select group of skaters to try the trick on his ramp, promising to share the attempts live on Instagram.

Fans tuned in to watch as skaters gave it their all, attempting a trick that requires precise timing, balance, and control on the vert ramp.

Eventually, Nishikawa emerged as the winner.

Vert Alert shared the news, congratulating Nishikawa for successfully landing the trick and highlighting the remarkable progression in vert skating overall.

The 12-year-old did his thing and not only earned a $10,000 prize but also created a memorable moment for the skateboarding community to celebrate.

You already know that vert skating continues to evolve, and seeing a young skater like Nishikawa achieve something so impressive shows just how far the sport has come even at a very young age.

Huge props to Nishikawa!