Sandro Dias is a Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian professional vert skateboarder. He was born on April 18, 1975 in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

 and currently resides in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....

. He started skateboarding in 1986 and turned pro in 1995. He is considered the king of the 540 and one of five people to be able to land the 900. He won the gold medal at X Games 12 In Skateboard Vert. He is sponsored by Red Bull, Oakley, Positiv Skateboards. He won the world vert skating titles in 2003,2004,2005,2006 and 2007. In 2011 Sandro has captured the world vert skating title once again. His sixth title. He beat out his close friend and team mate 8 time champion Andy Mac by only 50 championship points.

External links

• http://www.sandrodias.com/br
• http://positivskateboards.com/
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• EXPN.com
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