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Rune Glifberg (born October 7, 1974) is a professional skateboarder known for an extensive list of tricks that he has completed.
Early life
Glifberg was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Glifberg began skating at age 11 after a friend brought a board over to his house.
Professional skateboarding
In the early 1990s, Glifberg turned professional as a "vert" skater (skateboarding on u-shaped ramps) and relocated to the United States (US).
Flip
Glifberg signed a contract with Flip Skateboards and, as of September 2012, he remains a member of the company's professional team.
Etnies
Glifberg's second signature shoe with Etnies was called the "Forsvar", meaning defend or defense in Danish.
Converse
As of September 2012, Glifberg has a line of signature shoes with Converse: "The Allston" and the "Rune Pro Mid".
Company owner
Glifberg is a part-owner of Pipeline Distribution and runs a Copenhagen-based event company, "RunEvent". RunEvent was the organizer of 2010's "Burning of the Witch" skateboard contest at Amager Strandpark in Denmark. Burning of the Witch was jointly sponsored by Volcom, one of Glifberg's sponsors, and Thrasher Magazine.
RunEvent organized Glifberg's 25th skateboarding anniversary that was held at Fælledparken, Copenhagen, during the summer of 2011.
Video game appearances
Glifberg was also a playable character in the first five installments of Tony Hawk series of video games.
Sponsors
- Flip Skateboards
- Converse
- Volcom
- Burn Energy
- Oakley
- Ricta Wheels
- Independent
- MOB Griptape
Contest history
- 2nd. Place - 2010 Vans Protec Pool Party
' 2nd. Place - 2009 Converse Fix To Ride
- 1st. Place - 2009 X GAMES 15 Skateboard Park
- 1st. Place - 2009 Copenhagen Pro vert
- 3rd. Place - 2009 Vans Protec Pool Party
- 1st. Place - 2008 X GAMES 14 SUPERPARK
- 1st Place. WCSK8 - World Champion Skateboarding World Bowl Rankings
- 2nd. Place - 2008 Copenhagen Pro vert
- 1st. Place - 2008 Quiksilver Bowlriders Malmo
- 1st. Place - 2008 Vans Protec Pool Party
- 2nd. Place - 2008 Bondi Bowl-A-Rama Australia
- 1st. Place - 2008 Okaley Bowl-A-Rama Wellington, New Zealand
- 1st. Place - 2007 Copenhagen Pro vert
- 2nd in 2007 WCSK8 World Bowl Rankings
- 1st. Place - 2007 Protec Pool Party
- 1st. Place - 2007 Bowl-A-Rama Australia
- 1st. Place - 2006 Northshore Bowl Jam
- 3rd. Place - 2006 Desert Dog Park Slalom
- 1st. Place - 2006 Desert Dog Bowl Bash
- 2nd. Place - 2006 GVR Etnies Bowl
- 1st. Place - 2006 Mystic Sk8 Cup: Vert
- 2nd. place - 2006 Oregon Trifecta West Linn, Oregon Bowl
- 1st. Place - 2006 Oregon Trifecta Lincoln City, Oregon Bowl
- 2nd 2006 WCSK8 World Bowl Rankings
- 2nd. Place - 2006 Vans Pro-Tec Pool Party
- 1st. Place - 2007 Quiksilver Bowlriders (Sweden)
- 1st. Place - 2005 Vans Pro-Tec Pool Party
- 1st. Place - 2004 Mystic Sk8 Cup: Vert
- 3rd. Place - 2004 Toronto West 49 Open Vert Best Trick
- 3rd. Place - 2004 Toronto West 49 Open Vert
- 1st. Place - 2004 Gravity Games: Vert
- 1st. Place - 2004 Snickers Bowl Games
- 2nd in 2003 WCSK8 Pro Vert European Rankings
- 2nd. Place - 2003 Globe World Championships Vert
- 1st. Place - 2003 Scandinavian Open: Vert
- 1st. Place - 2003 Tampa Pro: Vert
- 2nd in 2002 Pro Vert European Rankings
- 1st. place - 2002 Scandinavian Open: Vert
- Ranked 1st; World Champion Skateboarding Vert 2001
- 1st Place - 2001 Scandinavian Open: Vert
- 1st. Place - 2001 Gravity Games: Vert
- 1st. Place - 1998 Slam City Jam: Vert
- 1st. Place - 1996 Slam City Jam: Vert
X-Games history:
- Summer 1995 Skateboard VERT: 3
- Summer 1996 Skateboard VERT: 17
- Summer 1997 Skateboard VERT: 2
- Summer 1997 Skateboard VERT DOUBLES (Mike Crum): 5
- Summer 1997 Skateboard PARK: 15
- Summer 1998 Skateboard VERT: 12
- Summer 1999 Skateboard VERT: 12
- Summer 1999 Skateboard VERT DOUBLES (Mike Crum): 3
- Summer 2000 Skateboard VERT 5
- Summer 2000 Skateboard VERT DOUBLES (Mike Crum): 6
- Summer 2001 Skateboard VERT: 6
- Summer 2002 Skateboard VERT: 3
- Summer 2002 Skateboard VERT DOUBLES (Mike Crum): 3
- Summer 2003 Skateboard VERT: 3
- Summer 2003 Skateboard VERT DOUBLES (Mike Crum): 2
- Summer 2003 Skateboard VERT BEST TRICK: 6
- Summer 2004 Skateboard VERT: 3
- Summer 2005 Skateboard VERT: 9
- Summer 2005 Skateboard VERT BEST TRICK: 5
- Summer 2006 Skateboard VERT: 5
- Summer 2008 Skateboard Super Park :1
- Summer 2009 Skateboard Park: 1
Personal life
Glifberg resides in the Leucadia district of Encinitas, California, US.