Caroline Graeff

Caroline Marie Graeff (born March 22, 1980 in Nice, France) is a professional snowboarder who's discipline is freestyle, women's halfpipe. She has competed professionally throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. As an athlete that has recently made changes in the business side of the action sports industry, Graeff has retired from competing in women's freestyle to open marketing firm that specializes in action sports, Imagine Marketing Agency, or imA, in Manhattan Beach, CA where she is currently the CEO. In America she is commonly referred to as "Frenchie".

During her snowboarding career Graeff is known to be one of the best female snowboarders from France and is notorious for the highest airs. She has coached at Windells Snowboarding Camp, was a member of the University of Colorado snowboard team her sponsors include Nikita, Keystone, Unity, Vans Shoes, Agency, Spy and Satellite Boardshop.

World rankings

* FIS World Cup Ranking, 1999 - 21st Place
* French Cup, 1999 - 2nd
* US Grand Prix, 2003 in Aspen - 9th

Media coverage

Caroline has been featured in SnowSurf magazine, Rider Magazine and a slieu of European publications. She had a television show on MTVU titled "Spring Break". She is exclusively featured in the snowboard video PEN15, CUST.

Personal

Caroline currently works and resides in Manhattan Beach, CA and is actively involved in yoga, surfing, tennis and her marketing business.

External links

* Check out Caroline's Action Sports Marketing Agency, imA www.imaginemarketingagency.com