Tiger Tyson (born 8 May 2002) is a kiteboarder. Born in New Zealand, he represents Antigua and Barbuda internationally. He won silver at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.[2] He also competed in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He placed 7th in the competition and bore his country's flag at the opening ceremony.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Born | 8 May 2002[1] Auckland, New Zealand[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | IKA Formula Kite, IKA Kite Foil, IKA Twin Tip Racing |
Medal record | |
Tyson is currently ranked 22nd in the Men's IKA – Formula Kite rankings.[4]
Early life
editBorn in New Zealand, Tyson's family settled in Antigua and Barbuda when he was 2. He began kitesurfing at the age of 7.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "TYSON Tiger".
- ^ "Antigua's Tiger Tyson books ticket to Paris 2024 | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Olympedia – Tiger Tyson". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "World Sailing – Formula Kite Men Rankings". World Sailing. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Groundbreaking kitesurfer Tiger Tyson's fight for the environment". www.globalsustainablesport.com.