All the best skateboarders come from somewhere. Every story is different. Every path is unique. But the mission is always the same. Skate, skate, skate! Brazilian powerhouse Giovanni Vianna is no different.
In a new video from Monster Energy, we get an inside look at Gio's hometown of Santo Andre, Brazil, and a personal look at the streets that shaped his style, drive, and general love for skateboarding. If you were already a fan of Gio's skating, his inspiring story will only add to the admiration. Take a look:
At this point in his career—and certainly depending on where you are in the world—Giovanni Vianna is arguably a household name these days. He's skated all the major contests, secured some big wins, finds himself on the podium often, and is constantly out there giving it his all.
On the other hand, he stays busy in the streets and has accomplished so much off the contest course all the same. His video parts are always bangin', he's constantly progressing, and he simply possesses that unique drive that skateboarders (and really all athletes) need to succeed.
Do yourself a favor and revisit his Primitive part above, especially if you need a refresher. The dude delivers, and learning about his humble beginnings makes his entire journey from then to now that much more admirable.
How rad are those old photos of him and his dad? And how insane is it that he's literally been skating since he was 2-3 years old? I have no idea what I was doing when I was three, but it was probably more in the realm of hobbling around and eating dirt than it was skateboarding. Some of us just get bit by that skate bug earlier than others, I suppose.
He's clearly such a core pillar in his local skate community as well, which is so important for a skateboarder in his position. The giveback is real.
Seeing Gio's journey over these last few years has been really cool to witness. He's been putting in the work and deserves everything he's earned.
No stop signs. No red lights. Full speed ahead! Keep charging, Gio. We see you.
