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Gian Simmen

Gian Simmen

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Age: 46

Born: Krattigen

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Lives in: Switzerland

Gender: Male

Nationality: Swiss

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Height: 1.74 m (5.71 f)

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Stance: Regular

Disciplines: Halfpipe, Slopestyle

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Background: 1st ever Olympic Gold Medalist in Halfpipe Snowboarding in Nagano 1998 ISF World Champion 2001 + 2002

 

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The Book Art of Snowboarding Part 2
The ART of snowboarding tells the journey, the experiences and all different aspects of snowboarding trough the eyes of riders like Gian Simmen, Friedl May, Matthias Vogt and other.
2/18/2015 12:00:00 AM
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The Book - Art of Snowboarding
A story about the journey, the experiences and all different aspects of snowboarding trough the eyes of riders like Gian Simmen, Friedl May, Matthias Vogt and other.
2/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Gian Simmen Season Edit 13 / 14
The best shots from the season 13 and 14.
5/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
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Gian Simmen Retires from Competitive Snowboarding - Legends Session at the O'Neill Evolution
It ends where it all started. Right here in Davos. In 1996 a quiet, shy, pimple pocked, braces wearing DJ, Skate, Snowboarder punk won his first major title only meters from where this piece is being penned. It was a Swiss Championships. And his name was Gian Simmen. To celebrate the man, and his last official contest here at the O'Neill Evolution, Gian has organized a 'Legends Session' -- and legendary it was.
1/21/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Gian Simmen's Good-Bye Session
Gian Simmen and friends - a legendary session to celebrate the end of Gian's careers
1/20/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Snowboard The real Crail Grap With Gian Simmen
Learn the tricks from the pro's wit Methodology on www.method.tv
3/22/2007 12:00:00 AM

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