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Megan Gunning

Megan Gunning

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Freestyle Discipline: Halfpipe

Date of Birth: July 13, 1992

Age: 18

Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA

Home Town: Calgary, Alta

Height: 5’ 4”

Weight:140

Coaches: Trennon Paynter, Marc McDonnel

Career Highlights:
Silver medalist at the 2010 X-Games;
Winner at the 2010 New Zealand Open Halfpipe

Bio

Nickname

Gunnie

Favorite Films/TV Series/Books

Harry Potter and Star Wars, Pretty Little Liars and Whose Line is it Anyway, The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy

What’s on my iPod

Gang Starr, Big L, A Tribe Called Quest, Jurassic 5, Nas, Outkast

Hobbies/Interests

I like to make jewelry, go hiking and rock climbing.

Ultimate Holiday Destination

The Oregon Coast. I love being outside on the beaches, and the forests are amazing!

I never leave home without…

Two things I always carry around with me are Chapstick and gum.

Heroes/Role Models

A hero or role model to me is anyone doing the thing they love with passion and commitment.

Greatest fear

Guinea Pigs freak me out.

Advice to young athletes

Find something you love doing, do it to the best of your ability and remember to always have fun!

Favorite meal

I eat at least one apple a day.

If I wasn’t an athlete I would be…

I would want to be like Beyonce because she kills it.

Results

Notable Results

  • First place 2010 New Zealand Freeski Open
  • Second place 2009 World Championships
  • Five NorAm wins

Full Results

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