Tiger Tyson (sailor) explained

Tiger Tyson
Birth Date:	^[1]
Birth Place:	Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality:	Antigua and Barbuda
Country:	Antigua and Barbuda
Classes:	IKA Formula Kite, IKA Kite Foil, IKA Twin Tip Racing

Tiger Tyson (born 8 May 2002) is a kiteboarder. Born in New Zealand, he represents Antigua and Barbuda internationally. He won silver at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.^[2] He also competed in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He placed 7th in the competition and bore his country's flag at the opening ceremony.^[3]

Tyson is currently ranked 22nd in the Men's IKA – Formula Kite rankings.^[4]

Early life

Born in New Zealand, Tyson's family settled in Antigua and Barbuda when he was 2. He began kitesurfing at the age of 7.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: TYSON Tiger.
2. Web site: Antigua’s Tiger Tyson books ticket to Paris 2024 Loop Caribbean News . 6 November 2023 . Loop News . en.
3. Web site: Olympedia – Tiger Tyson . 6 November 2023 . www.olympedia.org.
4. Web site: World Sailing – Formula Kite Men Rankings . 6 November 2023 . World Sailing . en.
5. Web site: Groundbreaking kitesurfer Tiger Tyson’s fight for the environment. www.globalsustainablesport.com.