Rune Glifberg

Rune Glifberg

SKATEBOARDER
Marital Status: Single Resides In: Copenhagen, DEN
Participant since: 1986 Age: 38
Competitor since: 1992 Height: 5'11"
Nickname(s): Weight: 160 lbs
Country: DEN

This quintessential bowl skater is among the oldest in the field (37) but has style other skaters make a point to watch. The Park gold medalist from 2008 & 2009 (silver in 2010), Rune partially tore his left PCL right before the Pro-Tec Pool Party in May 2011, which hindered his entire 2011 season. A tough competitor known for overcoming pain to win (as he did at XG 2008), the Great Dane competed the 2011 campaign -- though his results reflected his injury -- and then took off the fall/winter to recover. A strong second at the May '12 Pro-Tec Pool Party points to a return to form. He's one of just 3 skaters to compete at every XG and has 10 total XG medals.

Barros and Mountain win Vans Bowl-A-Rama

Pedro Barros and Lance Mountain win the Vans Bowl-A-Rama contest at Chelsea Piers in NYC

Story | Oct 07, 2012

Barros wins second Skateboard Park gold

Pedro Barros won gold in Skateboard Park on Saturday at X Games Los Angeles 2012

Story | Jun 28, 2012

Caballero and Barros win Pro-Tec Pool Party

Steve Caballero and Pedro Barros Win the 2012 Pro Tec Pool Party

Story | May 14, 2012

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