Jordyn Barratt

Jordyn Barratt (born December 28, 1998) is a regular-footed American skateboarder and surfer. Barratt lives and works in Encinitas, California.[2]

Jordyn Barratt
Personal information
Born (1998-12-28) December 28, 1998
Haleiwa, Hawaii, US
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSkateboarding
PositionRegular stance
Rank13th[1]
Event(s)Park
Medal record
Women's park skateboarding
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2016 MalmöPark
Summer X Games
Silver medal – second placeX Games Minneapolis 2017 Park
Bronze medal – third placeX Games Austin 2016 Park

Early life and education

Raised in her early-life in Haleiwa, Hawaii, Barratt eventually moved to California and graduated from San Dieguito Academy in San Diego County, California, where she was captain of her surf team.[3]

Skateboarding

Barratt was a last-minute addition to the Women’s Skateboard Park field at the X-Games 2016. The competition was her first pro contest. The then 17-year-old Barratt earned bronze.[4] In 2016, Barratt became the first female junior pro to compete in both surfing and skating at the VANS U.S. Open.[2] In 2017, Barratt became the first woman to qualify for and compete at the Dew Tour. In 2017, Barratt won the Vans Girls Combi Bowl pool classic.[2]

In 2018, Barratt placed second at the Vans Park Series women’s skateboard park event in Huntington Beach, California.[5]

Barratt is among the 16 members of the inaugural U.S.A Skateboarding National Team announced in March 2019. Barratt will compete to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in the Women's Park division.[6]

Sponsors

Toyota, Vans, Pro-Tec, Bones, Independent, Mob Grip, Black & Decker, 187 Pads, Samsung[7]

References
  1. "Olympic World Skateboarding Rankings – Street, Female". World Skate. June 30, 2021. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  2. "Jordyn Barratt - Profile". X Games.
  3. Lane, Lisa. "San Dieguito Academy junior accomplishes big dreams in skate and surf world". Fox 5 San Diego.
  4. EDWARDS, KONATA (July 21, 2018). "The Growth Of Women's Skateboarding Is Displayed At The Summer X Games". UPROXX. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  5. BOWKER, PAUL. "U.S. Skateboarders Jordyn Barratt, Brighton Zeuner Grab Podium Finishes In Skateboard Park". Team USA. Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  6. "USA Skateboarding Olympic Team Announced". Transworld Skateboarding.
  7. Meronek, Rob. "Jordyn Barratt Profile Bio: Ranking, Photos, Video Global Rank: 10th Overall". TheBoardr.


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