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Marc-Antoine Gagnon

Marc-Antoine Gagnon

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Vitals

Date of Birth: March 6, 1991

Age: 20

Place of Residence: Terrebonne, Que.

Height: 5’ 10’’

Weight: 170

Years on National Team: Two

Coaches: Rob Kober and Adrian Taggart

Career Highlights: Participating in the 2011 World Championships

Bio

My Motto

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

What’s on my iPod

Reggae

Education

CEGEP, Nature Sciences

Hobbies/Interests

Skateboarding and freeskiing

Who has had the most influence on your athletic career?

All of the teammates I grew up with and spent my childhood with. Most of them are still on the team with me.

Advice to young athletes

Enjoy whatever you do.

How did you get into freestyle?

With the Val-St-Côme club at the age of 9.

Favorite meal

Filet mignon

It would surprise you to know that…

I’m very shy.

Favorite World Cup spot and why

Deer Valley, for the great crowd and the course.

What crazy things have you done to support your skiing habit?

Passion keeps me going and not the other way around.

Results

Notable Results

  • Fourth place 2011 Lake Placid World Cup
  • Second place Canadian Nationals 2011

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