Talan Skeels-Piggins - Paralympian (Vancouver 2010)
(World Cup Sqaud 2010-2011)
Talan Skeels-Piggins Profile
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| Key Facts |
| Born | 1970 |
| Live | Bath |
| Disability | T4/5 Paraplegia (Complete) - Road traffic accident in March 2003 (run over by oncoming traffic having been knocked off motorcycle). |
| Ski Classification | LW10/1 |
| On team since | 2004/05 Winter Season |
| Sponsors & Supporters | Sponsors: TASS 2014, Astra Tech (Lofric), Atomic, Snowsport, Colmar, Audi. Supporters: King Edward Jnr School, Corfe Hills School, BMDA |
| Ski Info |
| IPCAS World Ranking | | | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | | SL | 71/82 | 75/98 | 74/112 243.58 | | GS | 84/95 | 62/116 | 63/119 130.56 | | SG | 74/82 | 37/93 | 55/108 119.60 | | DH | N/A | 5/22 | 31/62 99.94 | | SC | N/A | N/A | N/A | | CO | 91/104 | 53/125 | 66/128 99.94 |
First number = rank in world Second number = No. of athletes in category |
| Equipment Used | Tessier Scarver sit ski, Superlite riggers, Atomic skis and Bindings, Uvex Helmet and Goggles |
| Personal Goals | 2011 Wolrd Championships - Medal in GS/SG 2014 Winter Paralympics, Soochi |
| Best Race | 2x Bronze IPC NorAm Super G - Kimberley 2010 1x Bronze IPC NorAm Giant Slalom - Sun Peaks 2009 1x Bronze IPC NorAm Downhill - Kimberley 2008 1x Bronze IPC NorAm Super G - Kimberley 2008
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| Other Highlights | 15th Paralympics Giant Slalom - Whistler 2010 5th IPC NorAm Slalom - Sun Peaks 2009 7th EUROPA Cup Ginat Slalom - Pitztal 2009 9th EUROPA Cup Slalom - La Molina 2007 21st World Cup Super G - Whistler 2009
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