Paige Heyn, born in 2008, is a native of Tempe, Arizona. She began skateboarding at age four and quickly showed exceptional talent. By 11, she was competing professionally. Her achievements include three consecutive national championships in women's street skateboarding (2022-2024) and a historic bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games.
As of 2024, at just 16 years old, Paige is ranked 10th in the World Skateboard Rankings and has qualified for the Paris Olympics. Known for her switch skating ability, she has been credited with advancing the progression of women's skateboarding.
Who are Paige Heyn's Parents?
Brendon Heyn is Paige Heyn’s father. Information about her mother is not publicly available.
Who is Paige Heyn's Father?
Paige Heyn's father is Brendon Heyn. He has an athletic background, having played basketball at Lake Havasu.
Paige Heyn's Skateboarding Journey
Here are some key milestones in her career:
Year | Achievement |
2019 | First international competition in São Paulo, Brazil |
2022 | Won national championship in women's street skateboarding |
2023 | Won national championship and bronze at Pan American Games |
2024 | Won national championship and qualified for Paris Olympics |
She recalls in an interview with KJZZ, "I was skating every day, I'd wake up, skate in my garage, go to school, come back, skate in the garage, and then I'd go and skate for four hours at the skate park".
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Skateboarding Style and Specialties
Heyn competes in street skateboarding, which involves obstacles like rails and ledges while performing tricks. As stated by her in KJZZ, what sets her apart is her ability to skate "switch" - using her non-dominant foot stance. This skill is considered more difficult and scores well in competitions.
FAQ's On Paige Heyn’s Father
A. Paige Heyn is the youngest American Professional skateboarder.
A. Paige Heyn is 16 years of age as of July 2024.
A. As of 2024, Heyn holds the 7th position in the two-year global ranking for women's street skateboarding.