Sam Medysky (born June 5, 1990) is a professional kiteboarder from Ontario, Canada. Sam started kiting when he was 9 years old and has been a key contributor to the rapid growth of kiteboarding in North America.
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Life
In 2004 Sam burst onto the competitive scene winning the junior division at the 2004 Velocity Games. Since then he has become a 6-time Canadian National Champion and since May 2009, a Best Kiteboarding International Team Rider.
After spending the 2009 winter training in Brazil, Sam thrust himself onto the professional kiteboarding scene after winning a wild card entry to the 2009 Real Triple-S Invitational, a competition featuring the top professional kiteboarders from across the World held each year in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
For 2010 Sam has been invited back to the Triple-S Invitational, establishing himself as one of the top names in professional kiteboarding. To date Sam is the only Canadian rider to ever have been invited to this prestigious competition.
Medysky currently resides between Taiba, Brazil, Sauble Beach and Orillia, Ontario, Canada. He is sponsored by Best Kiteboarding, Balance Boards, Dakine, O'Neill, Rogue Wave Customs and KiteRider Canada.
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References
External links
- Sam Medysky Official site
Source of article : Wikipedia
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