CORBIN HARRIS
Date of Birth: 16 February 1983
Sport: Skateboarding
Discipline: Vert, mini and street
Sponsors: Nike and Blind.
When did you start riding? 14 years of age.
Do you compete & what events? World Championships, all Europen World Championship events
What are your best ever comp results or biggest achievements?
X-Games (Vert) 2003 X-Games (street) Realhout Mini contest
Place
Event
Year
3rd
4th
2003
2nd
2005
Have you/do you want to compete overseas? X-Games Los Angeles
What makes you want to keep pushing the boundaries in your sport? Inspirational skateboarders and other Australian sports people.
Who do you most respect in your sport and why? Bob Burnquist and Tony Hawk because they have taken the sport to the next level.
If you could achieve one thing in your sport what would it be? Having a successful career ie. achieving a X-Games gold; notable tours, hosting TV shows.
List some of the major demos you’ve done. Malaysia X-Games 2003.
Your major injuries? Knee, ankles, arms, teeth and head.
What are you most proud of? Building a successful skating career which started from the age of 14. Being the Australian Sport Commission youngest skating adviser.
List your signature tricks from easiest to hardest. Ollie Bunt, front-slide-tail-slide-revert.
Is it hard to be a pro in your sport in Australia and be taken seriously? Yes, nothing is available in Australia. I've had to build my own career in Australia and make do with limited facilities.
What other jobs have you had? Retail, TV presenter.
What do you think the Monster Skate Park will bring to your sport? Shed a bit of light on Australian skateboarding community. Build biggest competitions where other international will want to come to.
