Location: Long Beach, USA
Event Information
This was the second annual World Championships in Long Beach. This event offered entrants their share of a $25,000 prize fund, one of the highest ever seen in skateboarding. Bob Mohr took home 1st place and $3000 for the victory, serenaded by Queen’s “We are the Champions” upon receiving his award.
Results (Men)
1. Bob Mohr
2. Mike Weed
3. Ty Page
4. Ed Nadalin
Results (Women)
1. Ellen Berryman
2. Ellen Oneal
3. Laura Thornhill
Results (Barrel Jump)
1. Tony Alva (17 Barrels)
2. Fred Flavell
3. Steve Brown
4. Steve Shipp
Results (High Jump)
1. Bryan Beardsley
2. Jerry Pattison
3. Glenn McCarroll
Results (360 Spins)
1. Russ Howell
2. Paul Hoffman
3. Ed Nadalin
4. Steve Shipp
Articles
Results and information from California Free Former on CKY-Sk8 Blog
Long Beach Independent Article on the event
Ellen Berryman – The Skateboarder’s Journal. P309, stories from the event
Article in Skateboard Magazine (page 1)
Article in Skateboard Magazine (page 2)
Article in Skateboard Magazine (page 3)
Article in Skateboard Magazine (page 4)
Article in Skateboard Magazine (page 5)
