Evan Strong

Evan Strong

American skateboarder, cyclist and para-snowboarder
Date of Birth: 13.11.1986
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Evan Strong: Skateboarder, Cyclist, and Paralympic Snowboarder
  2. Early Life and Sports Background
  3. Transition to Snowboarding
  4. Marriage and Personal Life
  5. Sporting Achievements
  6. 2011-2012 World Cup (WSF) champion in para-snowboarding

Evan Strong: Skateboarder, Cyclist, and Paralympic Snowboarder

Evan Strong is an American skateboarder, cyclist, and para-snowboarder who competes in snowboard cross in the SB (standing) category. He is an Olympic champion and the 2012 World Champion in para-snowboarding. He is also a multiple X-Games medalist.

Early Life and Sports Background

Evan Strong was born and raised on the island of Maui, Hawaii. As a child, he enjoyed skateboarding and surfing. In 2004, at the age of 19, Strong was struck by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle at 40 miles per hour. The accident resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee.

Determined to continue living an active lifestyle, Strong regained his skateboarding skills after an intense period of rehabilitation and fitting with his prosthesis. He then began experimenting with snowboarding.

Transition to Snowboarding

Strong's first attempt at snowboarding took place in Sun Valley, Idaho. Inspired by his previous skateboarding experience, he said, "I basically decided, I'm going to try everything I can. I had never been on a snowboard before, so I was like, 'I have to learn how to do this. This is like a skateboard.'"

Marriage and Personal Life

On October 2, 2010, Evan Strong married Maria Fulcher in a ceremony on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

Sporting Achievements

2014 Paralympic Games, Sochi: Gold medal in snowboard cross
2012 World Champion in para-snowboarding

2011 and 2012 X-Games para-snowboarding champion and bronze medalist, respectively

2011-2012 World Cup (WSF) champion in para-snowboarding

8x World Cup (WSF) winner in para-snowboarding
Multiple World Cup podium finishes in para-snowboarding
US Champion in para-snowboarding

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