Snowboarding is one of the most exciting sports. And its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds, which is aided by the community The Ticket to Ride( TTR), created in 2002 and bringing together newcomers and professionals.
The World Rating TTR takes into account the points earned from participation in the most significant competitions in the world of snowboarding. Today we present to your attention a rating of snowboarders of the world( male) , which included Top-10 best sportsmen of the planet.
Despite the dominance in the top ten rating of Canadian snowboarders, the leader was Finn Rup Tonteri. Among the Russians, the best result is from Pavel Kharitonov, who entered the rating on the 122nd line.
Contents:
- 10. Darcy Sharp( Sharpe, Darcy), Canada.
- 9. Yuki Kadono( Kadono, Yuki), Japan.
- 8. Mark McMorris( McMorris, Mark), Canada.
- 7. Sørn Thorgren( Thorgren, Sven), Sweden.
- 6. Derek Livingstone( Livingston, Derek), Canada.
- 5. Steel Sandbeck( Sandbech, Stale), Norway.
- 4. Benji Farrow( Farrow, Benji), USA.
- 3. Antoine Trushon( Truchon, Antoine), Canada.
- 2. Michael Cicarelli( Ciccarelli, Mikey), Canada.
- 1. Rup Tonteri( Tonteri, Roope), Finland.
10. Darcy Sharp( Sharpe, Darcy), Canada.
A Canadian athlete grew up in the mountains and first got on a snowboard at the age of 5 years. With a board or skis, one way or another, the professions of all members of the Sharpe family are related. Given that Darcy is only 16 years old, the athlete's main achievements are yet to come.
9. Yuki Kadono( Kadono, Yuki), Japan.
Another 16-year-old athlete in the men's ranking of the best snowboarders in the world. Among the latest achievements of the snowboarder is the victory at the international freestyle competitions Air + Style Beijing 2012 in Beijing in December last year.
8. Mark McMorris( McMorris, Mark), Canada.
19-year-old athlete was the first in the world in 2011 to perform a complicated trick Backside Triple Cork 1440. Mark - Gold medalist of the X Games Aspen 2012 in slopestyle and big-air.
7. Sørn Thorgren( Thorgren, Sven), Sweden.
Eighteen-year-old Sven took sixth place at the World Snowboard Championship 2012 in Oslo. Torgren does not part with snowboarding since he was seven years old. Today in the piggy bank of the athlete more than a dozen prizes won at international competitions.
6. Derek Livingstone( Livingston, Derek), Canada.
Experienced 22-year-old snowboarder began to study rather late - at 8 years old. Today, Derek is the pride of Canadian snowboarding and a recognized master of halfpipe.
5. Steel Sandbek( Sandbech, Stale), Norway.
Steel is 19 years old, at international competitions he performs with fourteen, and in 16 he was awarded the title of "Norwegian Snowboarder of the Year".Among the latest achievements Sandback - the third place on the Air + Style Beijing 2012.
4. Benji Farrow( Farrow, Benji), USA.
20-year-old sportsman devoted more than 14 years to snowboarding. To date, Farrow - the best American snowboarder, speaking at the world championships and demonstrating an exceptionally positive dynamics of success.
3. Antoine Trushon( Truchon, Antoine), Canada.
Trushon closes the top three leaders of the rating of snowboarders of the world( male) .22-year-old athlete in February 2012 was the first in the competition for the World Cup FIS World Cup in Quebec.
2. Michael Cicarelli( Ciccarelli, Mikey), Canada.
In the coin box of Michael there is gold of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 in snowboard in slopestyle.16-year-old Michael got on board at the age of seven. Today Michael( Mickey) Cicarelli is the best among Canadian athletes in the men's ranking.
1. Rup Tonteri( Tonteri, Roope), Finland.
Tonteri is headed by men's rating of snowboarders of the world with a wide margin from rivals. In 2010, Rup became the world's first athlete to win the WSF World Rookie Champion for the second time. And in early 2012, Rup won the TTR Burn River Jump.
