Callan Chythlook-Sifsof – Women’s snowboardcross

Raised in Bristol Bay, way out into what Alaskans call the ”bush” – some 400 air miles from Anchorage and accessible only by air or boat, Callan Chythlook-Sifsof is a Yupik/Inupiaq Eskimo, who after earning a spot on the U.S. C Team in ‘06, jumped directly to the A Team in ‘07 after winning the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Championships and taking third in the first World Cup of her career. After a huge progression during the 2008 season, Chythlook-Sifsof had to take a seat during 2009 when she was injured at the first World Cup of the season. But, with a year to build herself back up, Chythlook-Sifsof is looking strong and poised to be one of the tough competitors on the World Cup SBX circuit.

Source: Channel Apa