- Andreas Wiig
Andreas Wiig [http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/56695021.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939847EC77F5F8D1CE7E3D4DABED607C6AA40A659CEC4C8CB6] is a Norwegian professional snowboarder. He rides regular.
Andreas was born on March 5th
1981 inHarstad ,Norway . He made a name for himself when he won two gold medals at the2007 Winter X Games (WXG). InSlopestyle he beat Jussi Oksanen as well as four time defending Slopestyle gold medalistShaun White , who also was in pursuit of his seventh gold medal. [http://www.transworldsnowboarding.com/snow/features/article/0,26719,1582983,00.html] In Best Trick he went head-to-head and lost againstKevin Pearce , and bailed during both his daring attempts at a Double Cork 1080. [http://www.transworldsnowboarding.com/snow/features/article/0,26719,1583026,00.html] Wiig already had a bronze medal from WXG 2005 and a silver medal from 2006.In the 2008 Winter X Games he again beat Shaun White for the slopestyle gold medal. White came 3rd, and Kevin Pearce finished 2nd. After this he signed a contract for $500,000 dollars to move from sponsor Omatic to the all black boarding company Nitro.
He is today known as the worlds best snowboarder.
Andreas is currently in a relationship with Norwegian singer
Marion Raven . He appeared in the music video of her single "Falling Away".Andreas Wiig appeared in the 2007 MDP film Picture This.
His sponsors are: Vans Boots, Vans Outerwear, Nitro Snowboards, Matix Clothing,Raiden Bindings, Rockstar Energy Drink, Electric Goggles, Grenade Gloves, Vestal Watches, Protec Helmets, Active, and DFM.
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