Born in 1964, Per Viking grew up in Vällingby, a suburb north of Stockholm Sweden. But it was in was in Stockholm where he met Tony Magnusson, and the two became quick friends. Together they skated New Sport House skatepark, eventually becoming part of the New Sport Team. Tony Mag has said that he was incredibly influenced by Per’s ability to rip around the skatepark as lightning speed, antagonizing everyone in his path. This competitive edge is what made Viking a legendary skater. Unfortunately his life was cut short when Per died of a drug overdose in 1997.
