Santa Cruz man breaks world record for fastest speed on skateboard

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Friday, September 9, 2016
Santa Cruz man breaks record for fastest speed on skateboard
A Santa Cruz skateboarder recently broke the world record for fastest speed ever recorded on a skateboard.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- A Santa Cruz skateboarder broke the world record for fastest speed ever recorded on a skateboard.

On Aug. 29, Kyle Wester reached a blistering 89.41 mph.

Santa Cruz Skateboards provided video of the record-breaking skate in Colorado.

Wester said he's anxious before he starts each run but once moving, he stays calm and focused.

The skateboarder also said he's not satisfied with the record and wants to hit triple digits someday.