Sammy Carlson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sammy Carlson |
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| Born | January 11, 1989 (age 36) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sammy Carlson was born on January 11, 1989. He is an American freeskier. A freeskier is someone who performs tricks and jumps while skiing. Sammy is very good at slopestyle competitions. In slopestyle, skiers go down a course with obstacles. These obstacles include jumps, rails, and boxes. Skiers perform tricks on them.
Sammy's Amazing Ski Tricks
Sammy Carlson is known for his incredible ski tricks. He made history in July 2010. He was the first skier ever to do a switch triple rodeo 1260. This trick is very difficult. It means he took off backwards (switch). Then he did three flips (triple rodeo). He also spun 1260 degrees in the air. This happened at Mount Hood in Oregon.
The Sammy C Project
Sammy Carlson is also the star of a TV show. It is called "The Sammy C Project." This show is a documentary. It follows Sammy as he explores new ways to ski. It shows his adventures and challenges in the sport.
Sammy's Achievements
Sammy has won many awards in skiing. He has competed in big events. These include the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships and the Winter X Games. He has won several medals. These include gold, silver, and bronze medals. His wins show he is one of the top skiers in the world.
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In Spanish: Sam Carlson para niños
