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Could Tony Hawk make a return to skating at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028? Many would love to see it!
After watching 51-year-old Andy MacDonald make an appearance in Paris, speculation is rising. The legendary skateboarder responded to those questions while watching along this week.
Hawk and MacDonald go way back. Members of what Hawk calls the “formative” generation of the sport, the duo was integral in growing both skateboarding’s professional status and popularity.
They can largely be credited for skaters’ presence in the Olympic Games this summer.
MacDonald was one of those competitors, achieving a dream set into motion back in 2016. His friend was there to root him on!
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On Tuesday, MacDonald competed at the ripe age of 51, skating in a field largely consisting of teenagers. He wouldn’t be bothered by the age difference.
The veteran dropped into the bowl this week, and while he wouldn’t advance past the prelims, he would impress the viewers in attendance – Tony Hawk included!
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Hawk’s presence in Paris caused speculation about his own return to the sport. The Summer Games will be held in LA in 2028, and Hawk will be 61 years old.
Could we see him make a comeback?
Tony Hawk shut the speculation down.
“I don’t think you want to see me competing when I’m 60.”
Hawk was spotted doing a few runs in Paris despite being there as a spectator.
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On Tuesday, he was asked about the possibility of an Olympic comeback.
“I mean, Andy MacDonald is here and he’s 51!” Hawk noted. “I’m definitely living vicariously through him. I’m happy because he’s representing you guys [Great Britain] but he’s also representing our generation.
“We went through the formative years, we went through the ups and downs – this wasn’t cool or even a career choice when we were kids.
“Now look at it, the fact we have someone in the mix that represents how far we’ve come, that’s everything to me.”
He later said, “I don’t think you want to see me competing when I’m 60. That’s probably not going to bode well. But I’ll definitely be there as a fan.”
While he should be in the crowd rooting competitors on, don’t expect Tony Hawk to represent Team USA in Los Angeles four years from now.