Crispin Lipscomb
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Crispin Lipscomb is a Canadian
snowboarder, specializing in the halfpipe event.
Lipscomb made his World Cup
debut in December 2002 at Whistler
, and made his first podium later that season, with a bronze at Serre Chevalier
. His first World Cup victory came in 2006, at Furano
.
Lipscomb has claimed 5 World Cup medals over his career, including two victories, and his best season came in 2005, when he placed 5th overall in the halfpipe standings. He has competed at three FIS Snowboarding World Championships
, with his best finish a 6th in 2007
.
Lipscomb competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics
, in the halfpipe. He was the only Canadian halfpiper to advance to a final, after finishing 6th in the second qualifying round. His best run in the final scored 33.5 points, enough for 11th place.
In January 2010, Lipscomb announced his intention to move on from competing at the World Cup level, citing the death of a close friend as changing his outlook on the sport.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
snowboarder, specializing in the halfpipe event.
Lipscomb made his World Cup
FIS Snowboard World Cup
The FIS Snowboard World Cup is an annual snowboarding competition, arranged by the International Ski Federation since 1998.-Overall:-Giant Slalom:-Slalom:-Halfpipe:-Snowboard Cross:-Parallel Slalom / Parallel Giant Slalom:-Overall:...
debut in December 2002 at Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler is a Canadian resort town in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada, approximately north of Vancouver...
, and made his first podium later that season, with a bronze at Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier is one of the major French ski resorts. Located in the southern part of the Alps, close to the Parc National des Ecrins, in the Hautes-Alpes department of the French Alps, it enjoys a large skiing area and very sunny weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year...
. His first World Cup victory came in 2006, at Furano
Furano, Hokkaido
is a city in the prefecture of Hokkaido located in the southern reaches of Kamikawa Subprefecture, under whose jurisdiction it resides. Well-known throughout Japan as a tourism destination, it is famous for its lavender fields, the television drama Kita no Kuni kara and the Furano Ski Resort, which...
.
Lipscomb has claimed 5 World Cup medals over his career, including two victories, and his best season came in 2005, when he placed 5th overall in the halfpipe standings. He has competed at three FIS Snowboarding World Championships
FIS Snowboarding World Championships
The FIS Snowboarding World Championships is the world championship organized by the FIS for Snowboarding. It was first held in 1996 and is now held every odd year...
, with his best finish a 6th in 2007
FIS Snowboarding World Championships 2007
The FIS Snowboarding World Championships 2007 took place between January 14th and January 20th in Arosa, Switzerland.-Snowboard Cross:The Snowboard Cross finals took place on January 14th.-Parallel Giant Slalom:...
.
Lipscomb competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
, in the halfpipe. He was the only Canadian halfpiper to advance to a final, after finishing 6th in the second qualifying round. His best run in the final scored 33.5 points, enough for 11th place.
In January 2010, Lipscomb announced his intention to move on from competing at the World Cup level, citing the death of a close friend as changing his outlook on the sport.
World Cup Podiums
| Date | Location | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2003 | Serre Chevalier Serre Chevalier Serre Chevalier is one of the major French ski resorts. Located in the southern part of the Alps, close to the Parc National des Ecrins, in the Hautes-Alpes department of the French Alps, it enjoys a large skiing area and very sunny weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year... |
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| February 26, 2005 | Sungwoo Resort | |
| March 18, 2006 | Furano Furano, Hokkaido is a city in the prefecture of Hokkaido located in the southern reaches of Kamikawa Subprefecture, under whose jurisdiction it resides. Well-known throughout Japan as a tourism destination, it is famous for its lavender fields, the television drama Kita no Kuni kara and the Furano Ski Resort, which... |
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| March 16, 2008 | Valmalenco | |
| September 7, 2008 | Cardrona Cardrona Cardrona can refer to:*Cardrona, New Zealand - a locality between Wanaka and Queenstown*Cardrona Alpine Resort - a ski field close to Cardrona*Cardrona, Scottish Borders - a village in the Scottish Borders... |