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Alan Gelfand
American skateboarder (born 1963)
For the American statistician, see Alan E. Gelfand.
Alan "Ollie" Gelfand | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1963-01-01) January 1, 1963 (age 62) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Skateboarder, entrepreneur, racing driver |
| Known for | Inventing the "ollie" |
Alan "Ollie" Gelfand (born January 1, 1963) is an American skateboarder, racing driver, and businessman credited with inventing the ollie, the foundational skateboarding trick.
Early life
Alan Gelfand was born in New York City, and is Jewish.[1] Gelfand moved to Hollywood, Florida with his family in 1972.[2] He started skateboarding in 1974 after his father bought him his first skateboard.[3]
Skateboarding career
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Sport | Skateboarding |
| Event | Vert skating |
| Team | Powell Peralta |
| Turned pro | 1978 |
Invention of the ollie
Named by Thrasher Magazine as "The Founding Father of A Generation", Alan