Meet the Skater Who's a Double Amputee, Shreds Hard Enough to Impress Tony Hawk

Felipe Nunes lost both of his legs at just six years old, but he has managed to become one of the best skateboarders in Brazil. How did the 18-year-old catch the eye of legend Tony Hawk? Watch above to see how Nunes has shredded his way to the top of the sport and impressed perhaps its greatest athlete.

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