Born on January 5, 2007, Gavin Bottger is a skateboarder from South Lake Tahoe, California. His mother, Renee Bottger, and his father, Scott Bottger, played a crucial role in fostering his love for skateboarding. Gavin's skateboarding journey began at the Gardnerville Nevada skatepark. Gavin spent countless hours at the skatepark often waking up at 6 a.m. to start his day. This dedication continued for 70 consecutive days before he took a break. Gavin and his father embraced a nomadic lifestyle to explore different skateparks traveling extensively throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento. They often slept in Walmart parking lots in their Subaru to maximize their time on the road. The harsh winters of South Lake Tahoe prompted the Bottger family to relocate to the sunnier climate of Vista, California.
Gavin earned numerous sponsorships from well-known companies such as Nike SB, Volcom, Powell-Peralta, Bones Wheels, Independent, Grizzly, S1, Glassy Sunhaters, and GoPro. In October 2016, he competed in the Amateur Combi Pool Classic 15 and Under where he finished in sixth place. In April 2018, he secured second place at the HWJS in Orange, California. His collaboration with fellow skateboarder Keegan Palmer has also garnered attention.
Gavin Bottger's Medals Breakdown
World Skate Championships
Gavin Bottger won a gold medal at the 2023 Park World Championships held in Rome, Italy.
| Event | Medal | Year |
| Men’s Park | Gold | 2023 |
X Games
Gavin won two Silver medals in the SKB Park event at the 2022 Chiba X Games and the 2021 X Games. He also secured a bronze medal in the same category at the 2023 Japan X Games. He also won two silver medals in the SKB Park Amateurs at the 2019 Minneapolis X Games and the 2018 Minneapolis X Games.
| Event | Medal | Year |
| SKB Park | Silver | 2023 |
| SKB Park | Silver | 2022 |
| SKB Park | Bronze | 2021 |
| SKB Park Amateurs | Silver | 2019 |
| SKB Park Amateurs | Silver | 2018 |
Dew Tour
Gavin won a gold and a bronze medal in the Men’s Park at the 2022 Dew Tour which was held in Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America and the 2021 Dew Tour held in Long Beach, California, United States of America.
| Event | Medal | Year |
| Men's Park | Gold | 2022 |
| Men's Park | Bronze | 2021 |
Pro Tour
Gavin secured a silver medal at the 2024 Pro tour held in Dubai in the Men’s Park event.
| Event | Medal | Year |
| Men’s Park | Silver | 2024 |
Gavin Bottger's Olympic Appearances
Gavin Bottger will appear in the Olympics for the first time at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Gavin Bottger's Record & Achievements
Gavin is a gold medallist at the 2023 Park World Championships in Rome, Italy, making him the third consecutive USA skater to take the title after Heimana Reynolds Jagger Eaton.
Gavin is a five-time X Games medallist (four silver, one bronze).
Gavin won the Dew Tour Des Moines in 2022 as the youngest competitor in the field at the age of 15.
FAQ's On Gavin Bottger's Medals
A. Gavin Bottger is 17 years old
A. Gavin Bottger’s zodiac sign is Capricorn.
A. Gavin Bottger is son of Renee and Scott Bottger.
