Harnessing Talent Athlete

Neil Danns - European Champion – Skateboarding

“Enjoy and give 100% to everything you do in life.”

Competitive Record:
•    British Champion
•    European Champion

Biography:
From singing for the UK in the Eurovision to winning skate contests to opening art galleries, Neil is a born performer and has always led the alternative lifestyle; being somewhat of a living legend in his home town of Liverpool where he makes it into the Daily Echo on a regular basis. Neil has performed all over the world, from Beirut to Cape Town, Brazil to Iceland, and all over the USA.

Neil left school without any goals and got into skateboarding by chance at a bus stop outside Liverpool museum when he heard music and observed the skateboarders. He says: “That was my defining moment that led me to become British champion years later.” He soon stepped up to the professional standard and his exceptional skateboarding talents including his signature Invert Hand Plants and powerful style have earned him many British and European titles throughout his career.
 

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