Tim Shieff facts for kids
Shieff in 2017
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Timothy Shieff is an amazing English freerunner. Freerunning is a sport where people move freely and creatively over obstacles, often in cities. Tim became a world champion in freerunning in 2009. He has also been on popular TV shows like MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge, American Ninja Warrior, and Ninja Warrior UK.
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Tim Shieff's Freerunning Career
Tim Shieff became a big name in freerunning when he won the Barclaycard World Freerun Championship in 2009. This made him one of the best freerunners in the world!
He also showed off his skills on TV. He was part of MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge, where he competed against other talented athletes. In 2013, Tim filmed himself doing some incredible climbing and running along the buildings in Derby, England. He made sure to practice these moves safely beforehand.
Tim Shieff in Movies
Did you know Tim Shieff even worked on a famous movie? He helped with the filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He played a Death Eater, using his freerunning skills to make the action scenes look super cool!
Tim Shieff's Health Journey
For a while, Tim Shieff followed a vegan diet, which means he didn't eat any animal products. He chose this lifestyle for both ethical reasons and for his health.
Later, in 2018, Tim decided to change his diet to help with some health issues he was having. He appeared on ITV's This Morning in 2019 to talk about his decision to try different foods for his well-being.
Exploring Health Methods
Tim Shieff is very interested in different ways to improve health. On his YouTube channel, he has shared his thoughts on various methods. For example, he believes that drinking only distilled water for a period can help the body focus on healing. In July 2018, he completed a 35-day water fast to explore its effects on his body. He also supports ideas like inclined bed therapy, which suggests sleeping with your bed at a slight angle can be good for you.
