Sandro Dias

Sandro Dias, known as Mineirinho, is a Brazilian professional vert skateboarder who was born on April 18, 1975, in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil and currently resides in Santa Ana, California. He started skateboarding in 1986 and turned pro in 1995. Best known for his high alley oop air tricks and for being one of ten people confirmed to have pulled the 900. He won the gold medal at X Games 12 in Skateboard Vert. He is sponsored by Red Bull, Oakley, & Positiv Skateboards. He won the world vert skateboarding titles in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Sandro Dias
Personal information
NationalityBrazilian
Born (1975-04-18) April 18, 1975
Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Medal record
Summer X Games
Representing  Brazil
Gold medal – first place2006 Los Angeles Vert
Gold medal – first place2007 Los Angeles Vert
Gold medal – first place2004 Los Angeles Vert Best Trick
Silver medal – second place2002 Philadelphia Vert Best Trick
Silver medal – second place2003 Los Angeles Vert Best Trick
Silver medal – second place2013 Foz do IguaçuVert
Silver medal – second place2014 Austin Vert
Bronze medal – third place2005 Los Angeles Vert
Bronze medal – third place2000 San Francisco Vert Doubles

In 2011 Dias captured his sixth world vert skateboarding title. He beat out his close friend and teammate 8-time champion Andy Macdonald by only 50 championship points.

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