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Descrptive Summary
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First name: Taïg
Family name: Khris
Activity: Professional Roller Rider
Style : freestyle
ramprider
Nationality: Greek
Hobbies: magic (close-up), piano and tennis playing.
Particularity :
5 times and current world champion.
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Biography:
Taïg Khris is one of the most decorated athletes on the
planet, not just within the universe of extreme sports. He has completed
in 101 pro inline skating contests during his incredible 6 year career
and has finished as a medallist in all but three events. He has won every
major title in the sport, including the X Games, the world Championships,
the ASA Tour Championships and the Gravity Games.
Despite all of his success, Taïg is not just another top rider. Besides
being the Winningest athlete in the history of extreme sports, he is also
one of the most well-rounded individuals in sports. Among other things,
Taïg is a top-flight street magician, a pianist, a former top tennis player,
a pro level wakeborder and snowboarder and an accomplished salsa &
Capoeira dancer.
He also designs and builds his own ramps, speaks five languages fluently
and is entirely self-taught.
References:
A native Frenchman, Taïg Khris now calls the US home.
In 2001, Taïg became the first extreme sports athlete ever to land a double
back flip in competition, winning him the X-GAmes gold medal and the title
of World Champion. Taïg is already a household name in Europe, where he
frequently gets invited to the 'A list' events including the Cannes film
festival.
With his list of accomplishments, as well as hours of coverage on US TV
(ESPN, Fox, ABC, and NBC) Taïg is fast becoming a hero to Action Sports
fans all over the US as well.
Total number of contests: 103
- 1st place: 71 times.
- 2nd place: 15 times.
- 3rd place: 14 times.
2001:
- First ever Grand Slam (successively
winner of the: X-Games, Gravity Games, World Championship, Bercy, European
X-Games, World team Challenge).
- ASA Skater of the year and best trick of the year (double backflip).
2000/2001:
- ASA World Champion
1999:
- ASA Awards, first price of the jury
1997:
- ASA ranking Champion of the year.
- ASA Rookie of the year Awards.
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X-Games 4'37'' wmv
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Bookings:
management@planet-talents.com
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