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]

Sean Pettit
Personal information
Full nameSean Martin Pettit
Born (1992-07-27) July 27, 1992 (age 32)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg)
Websiteseanpettit.com
Sport
Country Canada
SportFreeskiing, Big Mountain

Skiing career

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Pettit 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

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Filmography

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Pettit 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:

  • The Masquerade - 2015
  • Tracing Skylines - 2013[10]
  • WE: A Collection of Individuals - 2012[11]
  • The Ordinary Skier - 2011 [12]
  • The Massive - 2009 [13]
  • K2 Skeeze 2009 - 2009[14]
  • Show & Prove - 2008
  • Believe - 2007 [15]
  • Pop Yer Bottlez - 2005

Competition Results

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "The free living Sean Pettit". Redbull.in. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "People - Details - Sean Pettit". Superheroes Mgmt. July 27, 1992. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "Red Bull's Shane McConkey and Sean Pettit on Today Show". The Skiers Realm. October 24, 2008. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  4. ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. July 27, 1992. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  5. ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  6. ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  7. ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  8. ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  9. ^ "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "Tracing Skylines". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  11. ^ "WE: A Collection of Individuals | Poor Boyz Productions". Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  12. ^ "The Ordinary Skier". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  13. ^ "The Massive | Other". Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  14. ^ "K2 SKEEZE 2009 - Full Movie - Video". Zapiks.com. April 1, 2009. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  15. ^ "Believe | Other". Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  16. ^ "Red Bull Cold Rush 2012: Results!". Skiunion.mpora.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Sean Pettit wins 2011 Red Bull Linecatcher - ESPN". Espn.go.com. March 17, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  19. ^ "Red Bull Cold Rush 2010 Results". Skiersrealm.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012.