Shannon ABEDA
EritreaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alpine Skiing |
Men's Giant Slalom | 39 |
Schedule
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| Olympic Games | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| 61 | Men's Giant Slalom | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR | 00:02:39.870 |
| DNF | Men's Slalom | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR | |
| Youth Olympic Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| DNF | Super Combined | 2012 | Innsbruck, AUT |
| DNF | Super G | 2012 | Innsbruck, AUT |
| DNF | Slalom | 2012 | Innsbruck, AUT |
| DNF | Giant Slalom | 2012 | Innsbruck, AUT |
Shanaconda.
Shannon-Ogbani Abeda
Photography, videography and writing.
Athlete
During his time training for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang (2015-18), he maintained a 3.7 GPA while competing full-time. In 2022, he received a bachelor of science in computer science, along with a bachelor of management, from the University of Lethbridge (AB, CAN).
Father, Walday. Mother, Ariam. Sister, Feden. Brother, Metawee.
English, French
Windermere Valley Ski Club
Club: Ryley Remme (CAN)
Personal: Christiano Paes (BRA)
2011 FIS event in Norquay (Slalom - 22nd)
Has suffered numerous injuries including his knees, jaw, legs and groin in his preparation for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. He initially opted to retire after 2018. From 2016-20 he has had 10 surgeries. During the pandemic, he reflected on his career and decided to train for yet another Olympics, making the decision in November 2020. (shannonabeda.com)
2020: Suffered from a sport-related hernia problem.
2019: Suffered an abdominal tear.
2017: Suffered a partially fractured jaw and lost two teeth.
2016: Tore an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) along with tears to the medial, lateral and posterior ligaments, as well as a torn meniscus and partially fractured tibia.
2011
Began skiing at Visa Ridge ski area near his home in Fort McMurray when he was three, along with his older sister and brother, and became a member of the Fort McMurray Ski Team. His sister was the initial instigator, convincing their parents to put them into a local ski club. “I remember going up on the bunny hill at Vista Ridge. My dad would take us to Tim Hortons before we went out.” (fortmcmurraytoday.com, 3 Jan 2018; Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
He was motivated by the Olympics at an early age, drawing pictures of himself standing on the Olympic podium. “I have a laminated picture where I said that I would like to go to the Olympics some day.” (fortmcmurraytoday.com, 3 Jan 2018)
"What excites me about skiing is the thrill and adrenaline rush from the speed." (Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
Looking ahead, he is seeking to qualify as a bobsleigh pilot in 2026. His personal trainer, Christiano Paes, was a member of the 2002 Brazilian bobsleigh team. (Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
His personal trainer, Christiano Paes, was a member of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Brazilian bobsleigh team. His training program is characterised by high volume, explosive conditioning and intentional recovery. (Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
Representing Eritrea in its country debut at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, serving as flagbearer at the opening and closing ceremony. (Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
Alpine skier Bode Miller (USA), six-time Olympic and five-time World Championship medallist. (Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
Hard Work. Dedication. Resilience. (shannonabeda.com)
"Try to make 1% difference today so you can build on that 1% tomorrow. Incremental progress will lead to better progress over time." (Athlete, 21 Jan 2022)
Selected as the Opening Ceremony flagbearer for Eritrea at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
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- Gold Medal Event
