Grant Taylor

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Grant Taylor

Nationality: American

Stance: Goofy

Birthday: October 30, 1991

Age: Years Old

Biography

Grant Taylor is a highly esteemed professional skateboarder known for his powerful, fast-paced style and versatility across different terrains. Born on October 31, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, Taylor has made a profound impact on the skateboarding world with his fearless approach, fluid transitions, and ability to skate everything from street spots to massive bowls.

 

Taylor grew up in a skateboarding family, with his father, Thomas Taylor, owning the famous Atlanta skate shop Stratosphere. This early exposure to the skateboarding culture helped shape his passion and skill from a young age. He quickly gained recognition for his natural talent, turning pro for Alien Workshop in 2009.

 

Taylor’s approach to skateboarding is characterized by his love for speed and big transitions. He is known for his ability to charge at full speed into massive bowls, parks, and vert ramps, executing complex tricks with style and precision. His fearlessness and dedication have inspired a generation of skaters who admire his commitment to pushing the limits of what is possible on a skateboard.

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Competition History

  • Tampa Pro 2020 Semi Finals, Sunday, March 1, 2020, placed 33/33 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2019 Semi Finals, Sunday, March 3, 2019, placed 31/33 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2017 Semi Finals, Monday, January 23, 2017, placed 34/34 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2014 Semi Finals, Sunday, March 23, 2014, placed 31/33 skaters.
  • Street League Kansas City, Sunday, June 9, 2013, placed 17/18 skaters.
  • Street League Finals Brazil, Sunday, April 21, 2013, placed 20/21 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2013 Semi Finals, Sunday, March 24, 2013, placed 16/32 skaters.
  • Coastal Carnage 2012 Qualifiers, Saturday, August 4, 2012, placed 30/42 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2012 Street Qualifiers, Friday, July 27, 2012, placed 41/48 skaters.
  • Street League Glendale, AZ 2012, Sunday, July 15, 2012, placed 24/24 skaters.
  • Street League Ontario 2012, Friday, June 15, 2012, placed 11/24 skaters.
  • Street League Kansas City 2012, Saturday, May 19, 2012, placed 20/23 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2012 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 18, 2012, placed 23/32 skaters.
  • CONS Coastal Carnage 2011 Qualifiers, Sunday, August 7, 2011, placed 38/44 skaters.
  • Street League Arizona, July 2011, Sunday, July 17, 2011, placed 10/10 skaters.
  • Street League Seattle May 2011, Sunday, May 8, 2011, placed 16/20 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2011 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 13, 2011, placed 3/32 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2011 Street Finals, Sunday, March 13, 2011, placed 9/12 skaters.
  • Street League Las Vegas, Nevada Finals, Saturday, September 25, 2010, placed 12/21 skaters.
  • Street League Ontario, California Finals, Wednesday, September 15, 2010, placed 11/22 skaters.
  • Street League Glendale, Arizona Finals, Saturday, August 28, 2010, placed 11/22 skaters.
  • 2010 SLS World Tour Glendale, Arizona, Saturday, August 28, 2010, placed 11/24 skaters.
  • Coastal Carnage 2010 Qualifiers, Saturday, August 7, 2010, placed 40/44 skaters.
  • Maloof Money Cup 2010 Pro Street Qualifiers Friday, Saturday, August 7, 2010, placed 11/20 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2010 Street Qualifiers, Saturday, June 26, 2010, placed 41/43 skaters.
  • Maloof Money Cup 2010 Pro Street Qualifiers New York City, Saturday, June 5, 2010, placed 38/45 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2010 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 14, 2010, placed 17/33 skaters.
  • XGames Street Elimination, Friday, July 31, 2009, placed 12/15 skaters.
  • Dew Tour Park Prelims, Saturday, July 25, 2009, placed 43/43 skaters.
  • Maloof Money Cup Pro Street Semi Finals, Sunday, July 12, 2009, placed 27/29 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2009 Street Finals, Sunday, June 28, 2009, placed 2/12 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2009 Street Qualifiers, Saturday, June 27, 2009, placed 2/35 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2009 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 22, 2009, placed 14/34 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2008 Street Finals, Sunday, June 29, 2008, placed 6/12 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2008 Street Qualifiers, Saturday, June 28, 2008, placed 2/31 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2008 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 23, 2008, placed 1/36 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2008 Street Finals, Sunday, March 23, 2008, placed 8/12 skaters.
  • Vans Downtown Showdown Creature Passage, Saturday, October 13, 2007, placed 13/20 skaters.
  • Vans Downtown Showdown Girl Gonz Wild, Saturday, October 13, 2007, placed 16/22 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2007 Street Finals, Sunday, March 18, 2007, placed 1/12 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2007 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 18, 2007, placed 6/30 skaters.
  • X-Games 12 Street Finals, Friday, August 4, 2006, placed 5/19 skaters.
  • Dew Action Sports Tour Right Guard Open, Denver 2006 Street Prelims, Sunday, July 16, 2006, placed 4/12 skaters.
  • Dew Action Sports Tour Right Guard Open, Denver 2006 Street Finals, Sunday, July 16, 2006, placed 5/12 skaters.
  • Global Assault 2005 Street Semi Finals 3, Saturday, February 11, 2006, placed 6/7 skaters.
  • West 49 Canadian Open 2005, Friday, September 30, 2005, placed 8/20 skaters.
  • Vans Downtown Showdown 2005 Scion Bank to Bank, Sunday, September 4, 2005, placed 10/16 skaters.
  • Vans Downtown Showdown 2005 Girl Torture Totter, Sunday, September 4, 2005, placed 10/16 skaters.
  • Vans Downtown Showdown 2005 Zero Stair Set/Bank, Sunday, September 4, 2005, placed 13/16 skaters.
  • X-Games 11 Street Finals, Thursday, August 4, 2005, placed 7/10 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2004 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 14, 2004, placed 30/36 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2002 Street Finals, Sunday, March 17, 2002, placed 1/12 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2002 Street Semi Finals, Sunday, March 17, 2002, placed 1/30 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2002 Saturday Street Qualifiers, Saturday, March 16, 2002, placed 2/59 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2001 Street Finals, Sunday, March 18, 2001, placed 3/12 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2001 Friday Street Qualifiers, Sunday, March 18, 2001, placed 1/40 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2000 Street Finals, Saturday, March 11, 2000, placed 6/10 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 1998 Street Finals, Saturday, March 7, 1998, placed 7/10 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 1996 Street Finals, Saturday, March 9, 1996, placed 1/1 skaters.
  • 2024 Tampa Pro - Mob Catch of the Day Saturday, Sunday, April 07, 2024, placed 1 out of 1 skaters.
  • 2024 Tampa Pro - Semi Finals, Sunday, April 07, 2024, placed 27 out of 33 skaters.
  • 2024 Tampa Pro - Street Qualifier Results, Saturday, April 06, 2024, placed 14 out of 68 skaters.
  • 2022 Tampa Pro - Street Qualifiers, Saturday, April 30, 2022, placed 33 out of 69 skaters.
  • 2020 Tampa Pro - Street Qualifiers, Saturday, February 29, 2020, placed 67 out of 68 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2018 Semi-Finals, Sunday, March 04, 2018, placed 13 out of 34 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2018 Semi-Finals, Sunday, March 04, 2018, placed 13 out of 34 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2018 Qualifiers, Saturday, March 03, 2018, placed 19 out of 75 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2018 Qualifiers, Saturday, March 03, 2018, placed 19 out of 76 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2015 Semi-Finals, Sunday, March 22, 2015, placed 28 out of 32 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2015 Qualifiers, Saturday, March 21, 2015, placed 25 out of 67 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2013 Gatorade Driven From Within Award, Sunday, March 24, 2013, placed 1 out of 1 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2013 Semi-Finals, Sunday, March 24, 2013, placed 21 out of 32 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2013 Qualifiers, Saturday, March 23, 2013, placed 21 out of 63 skaters.
  • XGames Park 2012, Sunday, July 01, 2012, placed 7 out of 20 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2012 Street Qualifiers, Monday, March 26, 2012, placed 58 out of 76 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2011 Street Finals Presented by DC, Saturday, June 25, 2011, placed 4 out of 11 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2011 Street Qualifiers, Friday, June 24, 2011, placed 7 out of 28 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2011 Bowl Jam, Friday, June 24, 2011, placed 9 out of 12 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2010 Street Finals, Sunday, June 27, 2010, placed 9 out of 12 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2010 Street Qualifiers, Saturday, June 26, 2010, placed 5 out of 43 skaters.
  • Copenhagen Pro 2010 Vert, Saturday, June 26, 2010, placed 6 out of 10 skaters.
  • Tampa Pro 2010 Street Qualifiers, Friday, March 12, 2010, placed 41 out of 80 skaters.
  • Coastal Carnage Bowl Jam Finals, Sunday, July 26, 2009, placed 10 out of 15 skaters.
  • Coastal Carnage Bowl Jam Qualifiers, Saturday, July 25, 2009, placed 5 out of 33 skaters.
  • Tampa Am December 2008 Friday Street Qualifiers, Friday, December 05, 2008, placed 51 out of 92 skaters.
  • Surf-Expo 2008 Mini-Ramp AM Qualifiers, Friday, September 12, 2008, placed 15 out of 40 skaters.
  • AmsterDamn Am 2008 Street Qualifiers, Friday, July 18, 2008, placed 16 out of 76 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2008 Street Semi-Finals, Sunday, January 20, 2008, placed 32 out of 35 skaters.
  • Tampa Am January 2008 Saturday Street Qualifiers, Saturday, January 19, 2008, placed 6 out of 111 skaters.
  • Surf Expo Am Mini Ramp Jam Qualifiers, Friday, September 14, 2007, placed 11 out of 28 skaters.
  • Phoenix Am 2006 Street Qualifiers, Saturday, March 24, 2007, placed 67 out of 109 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2007 Sunday Street Finals, Sunday, January 21, 2007, placed 3 out of 12 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2007 Sunday Street Semi-Finals, Sunday, January 21, 2007, placed 2 out of 37 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2007 Friday Street Qualifiers, Friday, January 19, 2007, placed 6 out of 109 skaters.
  • Surf Expo Volcom Am Mini-Ramp Jam 2007 Finals, Friday, January 12, 2007, placed 4 out of 10 skaters.
  • Surf Expo Volcom Am Mini-Ramp Jam 2007 Qualifiers, Friday, January 12, 2007, placed 3 out of 34 skaters.
  • Surf Expo Neanderthal Brawl Volcom Am Mini-Ramp Jam 2006 Finals, Sunday, September 17, 2006, placed 7 out of 9 skaters.
  • Surf Expo Neanderthal Brawl Volcom Am Mini-Ramp Jam 2006 Qualifiers, Sunday, September 17, 2006, placed 4 out of 35 skaters.
  • Phoenix Am 2006 Eliminator Semi-Finals, Sunday, April 02, 2006, placed 15 out of 35 skaters.
  • Phoenix Am 2006 Qualifiers, Saturday, April 01, 2006, placed 28 out of 113 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2006 Saturday Street Qualifiers, Saturday, January 28, 2006, placed 30 out of 105 skaters.
  • Surf Expo – Volcom Am Mini-Ramp Jam Finals, Sunday, January 15, 2006, placed 1 out of 10 skaters.
  • Surf Expo – Volcom Am Mini-Ramp Jam Qualifiers, Sunday, January 15, 2006, placed 1 out of 40 skaters.
  • Damn Am Costa Mesa 2005 Semi-Finals, Monday, October 31, 2005, placed 23 out of 30 skaters.
  • Damn Am Costa Mesa 2005 Friday Qualifiers, Friday, October 28, 2005, placed 4 out of 89 skaters.
  • Volcom Sausagefest Mini Ramp Jam Am Finals, Sunday, September 18, 2005, placed 2 out of 9 skaters.
  • Volcom Sausagefest Mini Ramp Jam Am Semi-Finals, Sunday, September 18, 2005, placed 1 out of 28 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2005 Sunday Street Semi-Finals, Sunday, January 23, 2005, placed 18 out of 34 skaters.
  • Tampa Am 2005 Friday Street Qualifiers, Friday, January 21, 2005, placed 13 out of 106 skaters.
  • Volcom Nutstravaganza Am Mini Ramp Jam Finals, Sunday, January 09, 2005, placed 2 out of 8 skaters.
  • Volcom Nutstravaganza Am Mini Ramp Jam Qualifiers, Sunday, January 09, 2005, placed 3 out of 19 skaters.
  • Damn Am Costa Mesa 2004 Saturday Street Qualifiers, Saturday, October 23, 2004, placed 29 out of 68 skaters.
  • Damn Am Minneapolis 2004 Street Finals, Sunday, June 06, 2004, placed 5 out of 12 skaters.
  • Damn Am Minneapolis 2004 Street Qualifiers, Sunday, June 06, 2004, placed 2 out of 100 skaters.
  • Damn Am Minneapolis 2004 Bowl Jam, Sunday, June 06, 2004, placed 1 out of 14 skaters.
  • Damn Am Minneapolis 2004 Street Semi-Finals, Saturday, June 05, 2004, placed 6 out of 44 skaters.
  • Volcom Stand By Your Dam Am Street Qualifiers, Friday, March 05, 2004, placed 10 out of 50 skaters.
  • 2003 Tampa Am Street Semi-Finals, Sunday, January 19, 2003, placed 17 out of 35 skaters.
  • 2003 Tampa Am Friday Street Qualifiers, Friday, January 17, 2003, placed 10 out of 110 skaters.
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