Judi Oyama – Skate Nugg

Guinness World Record Holder & Skateboarding Legend: Judi Oyama

Judi Oyama has been pushing skateboarding forward since the 1970s. A former Women’s Slalom World Champion (2003) and Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee, World Skate first spoke with her when she represented the USA in Downhill Slalom at the 2023 World Skate Games in Italy.

At that event, Judi mentioned Guinness World Records was considering naming her the world’s oldest competitive female skateboarder — a title she now proudly holds.

To celebrate, they invited the Santa Cruz native to share her pioneering story and personal photo archive, which capture both her own journey and a legendary era in skateboarding history.

At 65, Judi is still charging, still inspiring, and still skating nonstop since the first wave. Congratulations, Judi — from all of us and World Skate.

Meet The 63-Year-Old Female Skateboarding Pioneer Breaking Barriers & Going FAST! | Judi Oyama – Santa Cruz

Meet Judi Oyama, a 63-year-old skateboarder who has been ripping the streets and skateparks for decades. As a pioneer of the sport, Judi was there for the inception of Independent Trucks and helped recruit many notable names to the Santa Cruz Skateboards team.

But Judi’s love for skateboarding doesn’t stop there. To this day, she still competes in slalom competitions, and is even a member of the US Slalom Skateboarding team. In addition, Judi holds onto a treasure trove of skateboarding memorabilia, including rare boards, vintage magazines, and more.

Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of this skateboarding legend and learn how she continues to push the limits and break barriers in the world of skateboarding, while preserving its rich history for future generations to enjoy.