bio
Nils Jansons is Latvian professional freestyle skater and also respected in the inline community as one of the most stylish figures. In addition to his professional athletic career, Nils is an active and healthy lifestyle ambassador carrying his positive message to his followers worldwide.
Nils has created a successful career by becoming one of the best and most recognized skaters. Along the way he has won most prestige contests in the world, including “Winterclash” in 2013, after which receiving his first pro skate boot sponsorship. For the last decade Nils has not only inspired people to skating and active lifestyle, he has also championed his strong drive towards living a more eco friendly lifestyle and a plant-based diet.
In 2018 Nils signed with Italian skate manufacturer - ROCES. The partnership has produced four signature skate models. One of the models was the first inline skate made out of 47% cornstarch.
Nils Jansons now is one of the most recognized skaters in the world in both street and park skating traveling to camps and events worldwide. The 2020 skater of the year award by “Be-Mag” and “ONE magazine” validated Nils hard work and continued success. When Nils is not busy creating new skating projects or traveling to events, he is dedicating his time to healthy and mindful living and inspiring the youth through his social media platforms.
FACTS
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2001 - jumps 3 stairs
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2013 - jumps 3 cars after being pulled by a motorcycle
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6 signature skate models
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5 years on a plant based diet
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Over 100 national and international podiums
STATS
2011
3rd place “Winterclash” AM , THE NETHERLANDS
World Rolling Series “Uploaded” FAN FAVOURITE
2012
2nd place “Winerclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
SKATER OF THE YEAR by “ONE magazine”, USA
1st place “Swedish Open championship” , SWEDEN
1st place “Shred Cologne”, GERMANY
World Rolling Series “Uploaded” FAN FAVOURITE
2013
1st place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Turned pro for skate manufacturer REMZ, USA
1st place “Summerclash”, GERMANY
2014
1st place “Barcelona Extreme”, SPAIN
1st place “LACED”, UNITED KINGDOM
1st place “Mariachi Loco”, MEXICO
Signature skate PRO model by REMZ, USA
2015
Host of “Nils Jansons Invitational“, LATVIA
Second signature skate PRO model by REMZ, USA
2016
Signature “Nils Kills“ PRO wheels by BHC, UK
Host of “Nils Jansons Invitational“, LATVIA
2017
“Perception” video project
“World’s fastest city guide“ video project
“Blacklisted“ video for GC frame co., USA
3rd place “LiShui OPEN”, CHINA
2018
3rd place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Joined ROCES PRO team, ITALY
Blading Cup 2nd place, USA
2019
Signature PRO skate model “Charcoal“ by ROCES, ITALY
Starring in “MIND YOUR STEP” documentary
2020
2nd place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Signature PRO skate model “BREEZE” by ROCES, ITALY
E-FISE street 1st place
E-FISE park 3rd place
SKATER OF THE YEAR by “ONE magazine”, USA
SKATER OF THE YEAR by “Be-Mag“, USA
2021
Signature PRO skate model “STORM” by ROCES, ITALY
2022
3nd place Spring Blading Cup (Santa Ana, California)
Host of 10th annual GGFEST- international skatepark contest
1st place Blading Cup (Santa Ana, California)
1st place Carriers OPEN (Allen, Texas)