Eric Koston

 Eric Koston is a legendary professional skateboarder who has made a huge impact on the sport since the 1990s. Born in Bangkok, Thailand in 1975, Koston moved with his family to California at a young age, where he discovered his love for skateboarding.

Koston first gained notoriety in the skateboarding world in the early 1990s, when he joined the H-Street skateboarding team, which was known for its innovative and technical style of skateboarding. Koston quickly became one of the team's top riders, showcasing his unique style and fearless approach to skating.

In 1993, Koston left H-Street to join the Girl Skateboards team, where he would go on to make his biggest impact on the sport. With Girl Skateboards, Koston helped to redefine the skateboarding industry, introducing a more technical and creative style of skating that would become the hallmark of modern street skateboarding.

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Koston dominated the skateboarding scene, winning numerous contests and earning a reputation as one of the most innovative and creative skateboarders of all time. He was known for his technical prowess and fearless approach to skateboarding, incorporating tricks that had never been seen before.

In addition to his skateboarding talent, Koston also became known for his entrepreneurial spirit. In 1999, he co-founded the skateboard shoe company, éS, which quickly became one of the most popular skate shoe brands in the world. He also founded Fourstar Clothing, a streetwear brand that has become a staple of the skateboarding and streetwear communities.

In recent years, Koston has continued to push the boundaries of skateboarding, experimenting with new tricks and styles and inspiring a new generation of skateboarders. He has also become a mentor to many young skaters, helping to shape the future of the sport that he loves.

Throughout his career, Koston has earned numerous accolades and awards for his contributions to the sport of skateboarding. He has been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, and has been named Skater of the Year by Thrasher magazine multiple times. His legacy in the world of skateboarding is secure, and he will always be remembered as one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.