The top amateur skateboarding contest wrapped up this weekend in Tampa Florida with the top Am's offering a glimpse into skateboarding's future. Known in the skate world as a career launching contest, it is one of the most anticipated contests of the year.

In only his second Tampa Am, Virginia native Trevor Colden linked together gap and rail tricks on his way to victory. He sealed the win in the finals with a near perfect run including a frontside crooked grind down the big hubba ledge and a clean big spin frontside boardslide down the big rail.

Luke Hampton from Minnesota finished behind Colden for second while Evan Smith who came into the finals with high expectations finished third to round out the podium.

CJ Tambornino took 1st place in the Best Trick competition with his switch inward heel big spin down the gap.

Check out highlights from the 2011 TAMPA AM.



How Trevor Colden Won Tampa Am 2011 from Skatepark of Tampa on Vimeo.

Official results:
1. Trevor Colden
2, Luke Hampton
3. Evan Smith
4. Louie Lopez
5. Shawn Hale
6. Kevin Romar
7. Jeffrey Marshall
8. Ishod Wair
9. Chase Webb
10. Brodie Penrod

Highlights from behind the scenes with Red Bull.