Who is Seth Wescott?

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Updated: Friday, 04 February 2011

Who is Seth Wescott?

Wescott is a Durham, North Carolina native and is currently living in Maine.

Seth's father, Jim Wescott, worked as the track and cross country coach at Colby college while his mom, Margaret Gould Wescott is a University of Maine professor.

Seth entered the world of snowboarding at only seven years old, and soon branched out to skiing as well. He was soon competing for both snowboarding and skiing.

In 1989, however, Wescott decided to focus on snowboarding, leaving his professional skiing days behind. It was a decision that led to a great career in men's snowboarding. He has been with U.S. Snowboarding team member for the past 13 years.

In that time, Wescott racked up an impressive list of medals and accolades. He is currently a nine-time X Games medalist, a World Snowboardcross Champion.

Westscott's medals include:

GOLD

2005	FIS Snowboarding World Championships	Whistler	Snowboard cross
2006	Olympic Games	Torino	Snowboard cross
2010	Olympic Games	Vancouver	Snowboard cross

SILVER

2003	FIS Snowboarding World Championships	Kreischberg	Snowboard cross
2004	Winter X Games	Aspen	Snowboard cross
2005	Winter X Games	Aspen	Snowboard cross
2007	FIS Snowboarding World Championships	Arosa	Snowboard cross
2010	Winter X Games	Aspen	Snowboard cross
2011	FIS Snowboarding World Championships	La Molina	Snowboard cross