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It's full steam ahead for pro skateboarder, Elissa Steamer. Find out more about this pioneer of girls' skateboarding.

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Elissa Steamer was born on July 31, 1975 in Fort Myers, Florida, where she started Slam City Jam in Vancouver, BC.

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Elissa Steamer is now considered a skateboarding pioneer, who has paved the way for other talented girl skateboarders. She was the first female to have a skate deck named for her, as well as the first to have a 2005 X Games and continues to make regular appearances in skateboard videos and magazines.

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Elissa Steamer was the first female skateboarder to be featured in any of the Tony Hawk video games.

When she's not skateboarding, Elissa Steamer loves to go golfing.

Elissa Steamer's favorite place to visit for skate comps is Australia.

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