Torah Bright
Australian snowboarding champion
Born
December 27th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Competed in snowboarding events at the Winter Olympics, securing a gold medal in the halfpipe at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Achieved multiple championship titles, including FIS Snowboarding World Cup victories. Established a reputation for thrilling performances in competitions across major snowboarding circuits. Engaged in snowboarding advocacy and promoted the sport through various initiatives.
Gold medalist in halfpipe at the 2010 Olympics
Multiple FIS Snowboarding World Cup victories
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