Curren Caples

Curren Caples (born January 10, 1996) is an American professional skateboarder. He turned pro in March 2013, and his first professional contest was the Tampa Pro, where he placed 69th.[2]

Curren Caples
Personal information
Full nameCurren Gauge Caples
Born (1996-01-10) January 10, 1996
Ohio, U.S.
Home townVentura, California[1]
Sport
Country United States
SportSkateboarding
Medal record
Representing  United States
Summer X Games
Gold medal – first place2013 MunichPark
Gold medal – first place2015 AustinPark
Silver medal – second place2013 Barcelona Park
Silver medal – second place2016 Austin Park

At X Games Barcelona 2013 he won a silver medal in skateboard park. That same year he won the VQS surf contest in Kauai beating Sunrise Shack owner Koa Smith. At X Games Munich 2013, he won a platinum medal in skateboard park, beating the favorite, Pedro Barros.[3] Caples qualified 2nd behind Barros in the skateboard park qualifying at the 2014 Austin X Games, eventually finishing 1st in the final.[4] In the skateboard street event he was knocked out of qualifying by Ryan Sheckler, failing to reach the final six.[5] Most recently he finished 18th at the 2019 CBDMD Peahi Championships in Maui. Caples currently rides for Fucking Awesome, Ace Trucks, RVCA Clothing, Vans, Mob, Oakley, Bones Swiss Bearings, Monster Energy and Momentum Ride Shop.

References
  1. Woods II, Wes (July 14, 2023). "Ventura skateboarder Curren Caples ready for hometown X Games". Ventura County Star. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  2. "Skate". Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  3. "Skate". Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  4. "Austin 2014 Toyota Skateboard Park - Men".
  5. "Austin 2014 Skateboard Street - Men".
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