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Canadian pioneer of freestyle skiing
- Wayne Wong (born October 17, 1950) is a Canadian pioneer of freestyle skiing, and an inductee into both the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
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Wayne Wong (born October 17, 1950) is a Canadian pioneer of freestyle skiing, and an inductee into both the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. [1] Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wong is considered one of the most influential skiers of the 20th century, according to both SKI and Powder magazines.
His signature tricks on the snow, great smile and personality made him a cultural icon of the early freestyle era. Both SKI and Powder magazines have named him among the most influential skiers of the 20th century. After years of competing at a world-class level, Wong remained on the ski scene.
Jan 29, 2013 · F2009.135.027 Description: "Interview with Wayne Wong, who was a pioneer of Hotdog (freestyle) Skiing. Footage of Wong skiing is shown, as well as a brief explination of what Hotdog...
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Feb 8, 2019 · Wayne Wong, hotdog ski pioneer. CBC's Weekend meets a Vancouverite who's turning the ski world upside down -- sometimes literally. Freestyle skiing had to start somewhere, and Wayne Wong had...
Wayne Wong is a Canadian pioneer of freestyle skiing, and an inductee into both the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. Born in Vancouver, BC, Wong is considered one of the most influential skiers of the 20th century, according to both SKI and Powder magazines.
Dec 26, 2023 · Legendary freestyler Wayne Wong, a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, traveled across the continent to compete in Waterville Valley’s inaugural “Hot Dog” championships. “I was out there to just prove how much fun I could have on my skis,” Wong says.
Recent Canadian Ski Hall of Fame inductee Wayne Wong was the rock star of his generation. He talks with Gordy Skoog about freestyling the 70s, his unforgettable signature style and developing a pro model ski at 60.
