Lehi skateboarder Greg Williams turns professional with national sponsor
Williams, who started vert and bowl skating at the Lehi skatepark, says he hopes to film a video part and compete in the X Games.
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Lehi skateboarder Greg Williams has turned professional, signing a contract with a major national board sponsor, the Lehi Free Press reported. [1]
Williams told the Lehi Free Press his first reaction was "pure shock." He said turning pro and getting his name on a board has long been a goal. [1]
He said the path included injuries, the most recent a fall that fractured two teeth and split his chin open and required surgery and a few weeks of recovery. He also described moments of discouragement when he compared himself with established pros. [1]
Williams credited the Lehi skate community for his growth. He said seeing bowl and vert skating at the Lehi skatepark hooked him, and he named Geoff Geertsen and Geertsen Clothing, one of his first sponsors and the first company to give him a signature line. [1]
His stated goals are to keep improving, film his next video part and eventually compete in the X Games. He said he also wants to help the local scene grow and support local events. [1]
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