Sean Martin Pettit (born July 27, 1992) is a Canadian freeskier born in Ottawa, Ontario. He grew up in Chelsea, Quebec until the age of 7. He now resides in Pemberton, British Columbia.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sean Martin Pettit |
| Born | July 27, 1992 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Website | seanpettit |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Sport | Freeskiing, Big Mountain |
Skiing career
editPettit is a big mountain skier who has appeared in many popular ski movies. He is managed by Superheroes Management[2] Pettit was signed by Red Bull at the age of 13 becoming their youngest athlete ever. In 2008 he appeared on the Today program,[3] along with the late Shane McConkey.
Sponsors
editFilmography
editPettit has filmed prominent segments for ski movie pioneers Matchstick Productions.[4]
- Superheroes of Stoke - 2012[5]
- Attack of La Niña - 2011[6]
- The Way I See It - 2010[7]
- In Deep - 2009 [8]
- Claim - 2008 [9]
Other film appearances:
Competition Results
edit- 2nd - 2013 Winter X Games - Real Ski Backcountry
- 10th - 2012 Red Bull - Cold Rush, Silverton, Colorado[16]
- 1st - 2011 Red Bull - Cold Rush, Silverton, Colorado[17]
- 1st - 2011 Red Bull - Line Catcher, Vars-La Foret, France[18]
- 1st - 2010 Red Bull - Cold Rush, Nelson, BC[19]
- 2nd - 2010 Red Bull - Line Catcher, Vars-La Foret, France
- 2nd - 2008 Red Bull - Cold Rush, Rossland, BC
Industry awards
edit- 2015 IF3 Awards - “Best Male Freeride Segment"
- 2014 Powder Video Awards - “Best Man Made Air"
- 2013 Powder Video Awards - “Best Natural Air"
- 2012 Powder Video Awards - “Best Male Performance”
- 2011 IF3 Europe Awards - “Best Male Performance”
- 2011 Powder Video Awards - “Best Powder”
- 2010 Powder Video Awards - “Best Male Performance”
- 2010 Powder Video Awards - “Full Throttle”
- 2009 Powder Video Awards - “Breakthrough Performer”
References
edit- ^ "The free living Sean Pettit". Redbull.in. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "People - Details - Sean Pettit". Superheroes Mgmt. July 27, 1992. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Red Bull's Shane McConkey and Sean Pettit on Today Show". The Skiers Realm. October 24, 2008. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. July 27, 1992. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Tracing Skylines". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "WE: A Collection of Individuals | Poor Boyz Productions". Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "The Ordinary Skier". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "The Massive | Other". Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ "K2 SKEEZE 2009 - Full Movie - Video". Zapiks.com. April 1, 2009. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Believe | Other". Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ "Red Bull Cold Rush 2012: Results!". Skiunion.mpora.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ Henrik Lampert (March 17, 2011). "2011 Red Bull Cold Rush Results - Sean Pettit and Grete Eliassen Take Top Honors - Freeskier MagazineFreeskier Magazine". Freeskier.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Sean Pettit wins 2011 Red Bull Linecatcher - ESPN". Espn.go.com. March 17, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Red Bull Cold Rush 2010 Results". Skiersrealm.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.