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Danny Way's MegaRamp Jump sponsors by Quiksilver & DC Shoes on July 9
01 Jul '05
7 min read
Danny Way is no stranger to life's challenges. Since the age of six he has been well on his way to legendary skateboard status. As one of the youngest-ever professional and sponsored skateboarders at 14 years of age, Way has consistently pursued excellence. Despite personal setbacks and crippling injuries, Way has continually proven his athletic skills, as well as his dedication to the progression of his sport.
Highly regarded within the action sports community as a pioneer and a visionary, Way has repeatedly challenged the limitations set by other athletes and himself--breaking his own records when no one else could. Way again broke his own world records with an unaided height of 7.14 meters / 23.5 feet at Point X in 2003, and a distance of 24 meters / 79 feet at the 2004 X Games. The Carlsbad, California resident and world record holder also surfs, rides motocross and snowboards at a professional level.
"The great feat of Danny Way jumping over our Great Wall and accomplishing his own dream should be an inspiration to the youth in China," said Kin Mak, Global Village Media Group. "Danny Way shows us that it is possible to realize our dreams, and it is the essence of challenging our own extreme spirit. Global Village Media Group and MegaRamp Events are excited to be staging the Quiksilver MegaRamp Jump and the satellite events that will unify the spirit of the entire day."
The Ju Yong Guan Gate, at nearly 3,000 years old, stands as ones one of the most important cultural sites in China, and one of the country's top tourist destinations. The events there will include music, fashion and action sports competitions in a two day festival which culminates with Way's jump. DC will promote Way's historic feat with two new 30-second broadcast spots, which will air June 27th through July 17th on MTV, MTV2, and ESPN.
Highly regarded within the action sports community as a pioneer and a visionary, Way has repeatedly challenged the limitations set by other athletes and himself--breaking his own records when no one else could. Way again broke his own world records with an unaided height of 7.14 meters / 23.5 feet at Point X in 2003, and a distance of 24 meters / 79 feet at the 2004 X Games. The Carlsbad, California resident and world record holder also surfs, rides motocross and snowboards at a professional level.
"The great feat of Danny Way jumping over our Great Wall and accomplishing his own dream should be an inspiration to the youth in China," said Kin Mak, Global Village Media Group. "Danny Way shows us that it is possible to realize our dreams, and it is the essence of challenging our own extreme spirit. Global Village Media Group and MegaRamp Events are excited to be staging the Quiksilver MegaRamp Jump and the satellite events that will unify the spirit of the entire day."
The Ju Yong Guan Gate, at nearly 3,000 years old, stands as ones one of the most important cultural sites in China, and one of the country's top tourist destinations. The events there will include music, fashion and action sports competitions in a two day festival which culminates with Way's jump. DC will promote Way's historic feat with two new 30-second broadcast spots, which will air June 27th through July 17th on MTV, MTV2, and ESPN.
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