Shaun Palmer

Shaun Palmer
Personal information
Born (1968-11-14) November 14, 1968 (age 55)
South Lake Tahoe, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Snowboarding, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Motocross
Medal record
Men's snowboarding
Representing the  United States
Winter X Games
Gold medal – first place 1997 Snow Mountain Bike Racing
Gold medal – first place 1997 Boardercross
Gold medal – first place 1998 Boardercross
Gold medal – first place 1999 Boardercross
Gold medal – first place 2000 Skiercross
Gold medal – first place 2001 Ultracross
Gravity Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 Ski Cross
Snowboard World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2006 Boardercross
Silver medal – second place 2008 Boardercross
Swatch World Halfpipe Championship
Gold medal – first place 1990 Halfpipe
Men's mountain biking
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1996 Downhill
US National Championships
Gold medal – first place 1999 Dual Slalom Biking
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Shaun Palmer (born November 14, 1968) is an American professional snowboarder, skier, mountain biker, and motocross rider. Nicknamed "Napalm" and "Palm Daddy", he is known as one of the forefathers of extreme sports.[1][2] He won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year in 2000.[3]

  1. ^ Smurthwaite, James (June 30, 2016). "Ultimate Renegades | Shaun Palmer and That Magazine Cover". Mpora. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Shaun Palmer - the one and only". Union Cycliste Internationale. August 21, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "PAST WINNERS". Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.