Takeshi Yasutoko

Takeshi Yasutoko (born June 25, 1986 in Kobe) is a Japanese professional vert skater. In 1995 Takeshi became the youngest professional Vert Skater to turn pro at the age of nine, since that day he has won many gold medals in most of the competitions he attends.

Takeshi Yasutoko
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
Born (1986-06-25) 25 June 1986
Kobe, Japan
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Medal record
X-Games
Representing  Japan
Gold medal – first place2010 Shanghai, China Vert
Gold medal – first place2008 Shanghai, China Vert
Gold medal – first place2007 Dallas, TX, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2007 San Diego, CA, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2007 Montpellier, France Vert
Gold medal – first place2007 Shanghai, China Vert
Gold medal – first place2006 Dallas, TX, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2006 San Diego, CA, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2006 Paris, France Vert
Gold medal – first place2006 Amsterdam, Netherlands Vert
Gold medal – first place2006 Richmond, VA, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2005 Pomona, CA, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2005 Munich, Germany Vert
Gold medal – first place2005 Cincinnati, OH, USA Vert
Gold medal – first place2004 Beijing, China Vert
Gold medal – first place2005 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Vert
Silver medal – second place2006 Birmingham, England Vert
Silver medal – second place2006 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Vert
Silver medal – second place2005 Manchester, England Vert
Bronze medal – third place2006 Berlin, Germany Vert

His brother is professional vert skater Eito Yasutoko.[1]

Best Tricks: Frontside 1080 McTwist, Double Viking Flip.

Takeshi Vert Skating

Vert Competitions
  • 2022 World Skate Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Roller Freestyle Vert: Gold
  • 2016 British inline championship, Corby UK - Vert : 1st place
  • 2014 Asian X Games, Shanghai, China - Vert: Gold
  • 2013 Asian X Games, Shanghai, China - Vert: Silver
  • 2012 Asian X Games, Shanghai, China - Vert: Gold
  • 2011 Asian X Games, Shanghai, China - Vert: Gold
  • 2010 Asian X Games, Shanghai, China - Vert: Gold
  • 2008 Asian X Games, Shanghai - Vert: 1st
  • 2007 LG Action Sports World Championships, Dallas, TX - Vert: Gold Medalist
  • 2007 Action Sports World Tour, San Diego, CA - Vert: 1st
  • 2007 Nokia Fise, Montpellier, France - Vert: 1st
  • 2007 Asian X Games, Shanghai - Vert: 1st
  • 2006 LG Action Sports World Championships, Dallas, TX - Vert: 1st
  • 2006 Action Sports US Vert Championship, San Diego, CA - Vert: 1st
  • 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, Paris, France - Vert: 1st
  • 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, Berlin, Germany - Vert: 3rd
  • 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, Birmingham, England - Vert: 2nd
  • 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Vert: 1st
  • 2006 Action Sports World Tour, Richmond, VA - Vert: 1st
  • 2006 Asian X Games, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Vert: 2nd
  • 2005 LG Action Sports World Championship, Manchester, England - Vert: 2nd
  • 2005 LG Action Sports US Championship, Pomona, CA - Vert: 1st
  • 2005 LG Action Sports Tour, Moscow, Russia - Vert: 10th
  • 2005 LG Action Sports Tour, Munich, Germany - Vert: 1st
  • 2005 Mobile Skatepark Series, Cincinnati, OH: 1st
  • 2004 Pro Tour Year-End Ranking (Vert): 1st
  • 2004 LG Action Sports Asian Tour, Shanghai & Seoul: 1st, Beijing, China: 2nd
  • 2004 LG Action Sports Championships - World Championships - Vert: 1st
  • 2004 X Games - Vert: Gold Medalist
  • 2004 Asian X Games - Vert: Gold Medalist
  • 2003 Pro Tour Year-End Ranking (Vert): 3rd
  • 2003 X Games - Vert: Silver Medalist
  • 2003 AIL - Vert: 1
  • 2002 Pro Tour Year-End Ranking (Vert): 1st
  • 2002 X Games - Vert: Gold Medalist
  • 2001 ASA World Championships - Vert: Silver Medalist
  • 2001 Gravity Games - Vert: Silver Medalist
  • 2001 X Games - Vert: Silver Medalist
  • 2000 Pro Tour Year-End Ranking (Vert): 2nd
  • 1999 AIL - Vert: 8
  • 1999 AIL - Vert Triples: 3
  • 1998 AIL - Vert: 14
  • 1998 AIL - Vert Triples: 5

References
  1. admin (11 March 2018). "Yasutoko Brothers trade in their wheels for blades". ASC - Action Sports Connection. Retrieved 18 October 2022.

Guinness world records: The Youngest X GAMES athlete ever is Takeshi Yasutoko who was 11 years 360 days old when he made his X GAMES debut on 20 June 1998.

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