As we previously reported, Lau Willems has been getting more attention from the skate community over the past year foreal.
Her skating has also reached a much wider audience after she landed a feature in Thrasher for her latest video part.
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Following the premiere, Thrasher released the full part on its YouTube channel, giving even more people a chance to check out what Willems has been putting together on her board.
Now, Willems has another big piece of news to celebrate.
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There Skateboards recently held its Unity Fest, where the team came together and spent some time skating and hanging out with the community.
During the festivities, the brand announced that Willems had officially been promoted to the pro ranks.
The announcement came straight from There Skateboards, which posted a photo of Willems along with the caption:
“@lau_willems_ pro af!
Photo by @lapir0”
It is a fitting moment for Willems, especially after the attention surrounding her recent Thrasher part.
She has continued building her name through her skating, and getting a pro board with There Skateboards gives her an even bigger platform within the industry.
Going pro is also a big deal for any skater because it means having your own signature board and becoming an official part of a brand’s professional lineup.
That chapter has now arrived for Willems fasho!
There is still more to come from Willems, but for now, she can officially add professional skateboarder to her resume.
Congrats to Willems and the whole There Skateboards crew!