bio

Nils Jansons is Latvian professional freestyle skater and also respected in the inline community as one of the most stylish figures. In addition to his professional athletic career, Nils is an active and healthy lifestyle ambassador carrying his positive message to his followers worldwide.

Nils has created a successful career by becoming one of the best and most recognized skaters. Along the way he has won most prestige contests in the world, including “Winterclash” in 2013, after which receiving his first pro skate boot sponsorship. For the last decade Nils has not only inspired people to skating and active lifestyle, he has also championed his strong drive towards living a more eco friendly lifestyle and a plant-based diet.

In 2018 Nils signed with Italian skate manufacturer - ROCES. The partnership has produced four signature skate models. One of the models was the first inline skate made out of 47% cornstarch.

Nils Jansons now is one of the most recognized skaters in the world in both street and park skating traveling to camps and events worldwide. The 2020 skater of the year award by “Be-Mag” and “ONE magazine” validated Nils hard work and continued success. When Nils is not busy creating new skating projects or traveling to events, he is dedicating his time to healthy and mindful living and inspiring the youth through his social media platforms.

STATS

2011

3rd place “Winterclash” AM , THE NETHERLANDS
World Rolling Series “Uploaded” FAN FAVOURITE

2012

2nd place “Winerclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
SKATER OF THE YEAR by “ONE magazine”, USA
1st place “Swedish Open championship” , SWEDEN
1st place “Shred Cologne”, GERMANY
World Rolling Series “Uploaded” FAN FAVOURITE

2013

1st place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Turned pro for skate manufacturer REMZ, USA
1st place “Summerclash”, GERMANY

2014

1st place “Barcelona Extreme”, SPAIN
1st place “LACED”, UNITED KINGDOM
1st place “Mariachi Loco”, MEXICO
Signature skate PRO model by REMZ, USA

2015

Host of “Nils Jansons Invitational“, LATVIA
Second signature skate PRO model by REMZ, USA

2016

Signature “Nils Kills“ PRO wheels by BHC, UK
Host of “Nils Jansons Invitational“, LATVIA

2017

“Perception” video project
“World’s fastest city guide“ video project
“Blacklisted“ video for GC frame co., USA
3rd place “LiShui OPEN”, CHINA

2018

3rd place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Joined ROCES PRO team, ITALY
Blading Cup 2nd place, USA

2019

Signature PRO skate model “Charcoal“ by ROCES, ITALY
Starring in “MIND YOUR STEP” documentary

2020

2nd place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Signature PRO skate model “BREEZE” by ROCES, ITALY
E-FISE street 1st place
E-FISE park 3rd place
SKATER OF THE YEAR by “ONE magazine”, USA
SKATER OF THE YEAR by “Be-Mag“, USA

2021

Signature PRO skate model “STORM” by ROCES, ITALY

2022

3nd place Spring Blading Cup Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA
Host of 10th annual GGFEST- international skatepark contest
1st place Blading Cup (Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA
1st place Carriers OPEN Allen, TEXAS

2023

Started “Magic Boots” street wear and video production brand
Released his 6th PRO skate model “Deep Purple” by Roces, ITALY
Did a grind to free fall rope jump
1st place at European Championship in Sesimbra, PORTUGAL

2024

1st place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Starred in TV show “Ārpus Zonas 2” in expedition across TAJIKISTAN mountains
1st place at Baltic Games in Gdansk, POLAND
Together with street artist KIWIE drew the biggest “PEACE” letters in the world. Talsi Airfield, LATVIA
3rd place at World Championship in Rome, ITALY

2025

2nd place “Winterclash”, THE NETHERLANDS
Best trick at Blading Cup EU in Montpellier, FRANCE
1st place at SPT Jam at Rampworx in Liverpool, UK
3rd place at European Championship in Minsk Mazoviecki, POLAND
Released KIWIE X NILS Peace skate (limited 300 pairs) by Roces