Danny Way


Daniel Way , known as Danny Way, is an American professional skateboarder, company owner and rallycross driver who has been awarded Thrasher magazines Skater of the Year award twice. He is known for extreme stunts, such as jumping into a skateboard ramp from a helicopter, and pioneering megaramps, including one that he used to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard.

Way was born in Portland, Oregon, United States . His childhood was marred by difficult circumstances. His father, Dennis Way, died before Dannys first birthday Dennis was jailed for failing to pay child support to his previous wife, and after nine days in jail was found hanged in his cell his death was ruled a suicide. Following his fathers death, his mother Mary abused various drugs and dated a number of men who abused Mary, Danny, and his brother Damon. Mary subsequently remarried, to Tim ODea, who introduced Danny and Damon to skateboarding and surfing. The couple subsequently divorced and Tim died following a surfing session. Danny lost another adult in his life when his childhood mentor Mike Ternasky died in a car accident.

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