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Tiger Tyson
Personal information
NationalityAntigua and Barbuda
Born (2002-05-08) 8 May 2002 (age 22)[1]
Auckland, New Zealand[1]
Sport
CountryAntigua and Barbuda
Sailing career
Class(es)IKA Formula Kite, IKA Kite Foil, IKA Twin Tip Racing
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Antigua and Barbuda
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago Men's Formula Kite

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]

Tyson is currently ranked 22nd in the Men's IKA – Formula Kite rankings.[4]

Early life

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Born 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

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  1. ^ a b "TYSON Tiger". Paris 2024 Olympics.
  2. ^ "Antigua's Tiger Tyson books ticket to Paris 2024". Loop Caribbean News. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Olympedia – Tiger Tyson". olympedia.org. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  4. ^ "World Sailing – Formula Kite Men Rankings". World Sailing. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Groundbreaking kitesurfer Tiger Tyson's fight for the environment". globalsustainablesport.com.
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