"You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous."
~ Tony Hawk
American professional skateboarder, Tony Hawk or Birdman might just be the most famous skateboarders of all time.
It is understood that skateboarding may be a bit harder to master for taller people as the athlete's center of gravity is much higher and the force required for movement is much greater than that of smaller and skinnier skates.
But that didn't exactly stop Tony Hawk from mastering this sport.
And Tony Hawk is a tall guy to be sure -- by his own claim -- 6-feet-3 inches tall -- and what is more, he looks like it.
The height of Tony Hawk is
6'3" or 190.5 cm
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| Tony Hawk with Kevin Hart (5'2½"), and Joe Rogan (5'7") |
For reference, here is the average human height around the world.
| Country | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 5'4" | 4'11" |
| India | 5'5½" | 5'½" |
| Mexico | 5'6½" | 5'1½" |
| China | 5'6½" | 5'1½" |
| Japan | 5'7½" | 5'2½" |
| Brazil | 5'8" | 5'3" |
| Russia | 5'9" | 5'3¾" |
| France | 5'9" | 5'3¾" |
| United States | 5'9¼" | 5'4" |
| United Kingdom | 5'9½" | 5'4¼" |
| Canada | 5'10" | 5'4½" |
| Australia | 5'10" | 5'4½" |
| Germany | 5'10½" | 5'5" |
| Netherlands | 5'11½" | 5'6" |
| Dinka people of South Sudan | 6" | 5'7" |
Data collected more or less from Wikipedia and some other sources. Expect a slight discrepancy from real life. A more detailed chart can be found here.
"Being different is awesome! All of those who are different are more interesting than those who are clamoring for acceptance because they follow the path."
~ Tony Hawk