Celebrating International Women's Day with Hayley Wilson
Anthony Mapstone caught up with Hayley Wilson last week for a skate and asked her some quick questions.
Fast Times team rider, Hayley Wilson is an 18-year-old female skateboarder from Mansfield, Victoria.
Hayley has achieved so much at such a young age.
She has travelled the world for numerous contests and filmed video parts alongside the likes of Elissa Steamer, Leo Baker and Leticia Bufoni.⠀
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are approaching in July with which Hayley is a major contender for a medal representing Australia for skateboarding.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Age: 18
Where do I live: Melbourne, Australia.
Sponsors: Nike SB, Fast Times, Baker Skateboards, Thunder Trucks, Spitfire wheels, Modus Bearings
Typical day?
I wake up, make coffee, eat breakfast, get ready & go skating.
After skating I go to the gym, go home, cook dinner and chill.
Favourite stuff to skate?
Bump to rails, Flat bars and Ledges.
Excited for the Olympics?
It’s really exciting because it’s the first one to include skateboarding. It’s history in the making and hoping to be a part of it.
Scared of the coronavirus?
Yeah, it’s scary but if they cancel it, they are trying to keep people safe. It would be crazy if they did cancel it because they have only ever cancelled one for a World War.
Future plans?
I’m hoping after all the Olympic stuff is finished to move over to the U.S and film a video part.
Favourite skaters?
Elissa Steamer and Guy Mariano.
Favourite places in the world?
My favourite places would have to be Japan, NZ, Canada or U.K.
Any tips for female skaters wanting advice on the skateboarding scene?
My advice would be to skate with your friends and have fun.
Any funny skate trip travel stories?
t would have to be with Ishod, all of us got denied entry to a club in Canada HAHA.
Any last words?
Idk hey aha.
