With skateboarding added as a sport to the Olympics, Brandon Valjalo, aged 23, makes his debut in the Tokyo Olympic 2021.
The South African-born skateboarding athlete has earned fame in the skateboarding community. At the young age of 16, he already won 2 South African championships and a World youth championship.
Less than a year later, he got his hands on the African Skateboarding Championship in 2017. Now his goal is to win gold at Tokyo Olympic 2020.
“Representing my country in the Olympics has been a dream since I learned that skateboarding would be included. It’s a dream come true, and it is going to give skateboarding a massive lift.
With such famed trophies in the pocket and the burning passion for more, Valjalo is regarded as no less than a prodigy.
So, let’s get in detail about the South African skateboarding prodigy.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Brandon Valjalo ??? ? #Skateboarding makes its debut at the Olympics today and we’re so proud to have @BrandonValjalo representing SA.
⏰ 02:45 SAT #TeamSA #Tokyo2020#BringingBackUbuntu pic.twitter.com/3s1DLBVSWY
— Team South Africa (@TeamSA2020) July 24, 2021
Brandon Valjalo Age And Height: How Old/Tall Is He?
Brandon Valjalo is 23 years old and he was born on 11th July 1998.
He was a Kyalami resident in South Africa but now he has moved to California to be a part of the largest Skateboarding community in the world.
Valjilo hasn’t exactly said his height measurement but most believe it to be around 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches. As seen on his Instagram post, he was near the shoulder height of Tony parker who has a height of 6 feet 3 inches.
Brandon Valjalo Wikipedia Bio
Brandon Valjalo is a famous skateboard player.
Brandon Valjalo, who was just three years old at the time, stepped upon an old board located in his brother’s garage.
For the next few years, he was on and off his board, but from the age of nine, he began to pursue his passion for skating.
Valjalo would take his board everywhere for the next five years, and he always looked forward to traveling to local skateparks in his hometown of Johannesburg.
Now he is 2x South African skateboarding champion and 2x African Skateboarding champion.
Who Are Brandon Valjalo Parents?
Valjalo has yet to disclose his parent’s names.
But has named his older brother Sheldon Valjalo when asked for his inspiration for skateboarding.
He also mentioned his parents are very supportive of his passion. Since he started competing in tournaments, his parents would always be cherrying in the audience.
Brandon Valjalo Girlfriend: Is He Dating Someone?
Brandon Valjalo hasn’t publicly shared his relationship status.
He seems too personal about his relationship as he hasn’t posted or said anything on this matter. There was suspicion of a girl he posted on his Instagram, but she was just his twin sister, Savanna Taya Valjalo.
What Is Brandon Valjalo Net Worth?
Similarly, his net worth isn’t exactly known. However, most can guess he is going great financially.
As he had already received sponsorship from Skullcandy, Neff headwear, Volcom, Etnies, Redbull, Technique Skateboards at the young age of 17.
Not to forget the enormous sum of prize money he got winning grand skateboarding championships such as Kimberley Diamond Cup Skateboarding World Championships.