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Canadian freestyle skier
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 .
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Skiing career
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 .
Filmography
Pettit has filmed prominent segments for ski movie pioneers
Matchstick Productions .
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Superheroes of Stoke - 2012
[5]
Attack of La Niña - 2011
[6]
The Way I See It - 2010
[7]
In Deep - 2009
[8]
Claim - 2008
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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
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
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2nd - 2010 Red Bull - Line Catcher, Vars-La Foret, France
2nd - 2008 Red Bull - Cold Rush, Rossland, BC
Industry awards
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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"The free living Sean Pettit" . Redbull.in. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"People - Details - Sean Pettit" . Superheroes Mgmt. July 27, 1992. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Red Bull's Shane McConkey and Sean Pettit on Today Show" . The Skiers Realm. October 24, 2008. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Matchstick Productions" . Skimovie.com. July 27, 1992. Archived from
the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Matchstick Productions" . Skimovie.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Matchstick Productions" . Skimovie.com. Archived from
the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Matchstick Productions" . Skimovie.com. Archived from
the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Matchstick Productions" . Skimovie.com. Archived from
the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Matchstick Productions" . Skimovie.com. Archived from
the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Tracing Skylines" . IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"WE: A Collection of Individuals | Poor Boyz Productions" . Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"The Ordinary Skier" . IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"The Massive | Other" . Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved November 28, 2012 .
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"K2 SKEEZE 2009 - Full Movie - Video" . Zapiks.com. April 1, 2009. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Believe | Other" . Skifilmreviews.com. Retrieved November 28, 2012 .
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"Red Bull Cold Rush 2012: Results!" . Skiunion.mpora.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
^ 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 .
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"Sean Pettit wins 2011 Red Bull Linecatcher - ESPN" . Espn.go.com. March 17, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .
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"Red Bull Cold Rush 2010 Results" . Skiersrealm.com. Retrieved September 24, 2012 .