" If you don't give it a shot you'll never know, and I think Global Racing is the perfect shot."

 

Date of Birth: 6/7/1998

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Place of birth: Edegem

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Nationality: Belgium

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Hometown: Zell am See, Austria

 

Background:

Sam Maes was born in Edegem, Belgium. He moved to Austria when he was 2 years old and started skiing instantly. In his early stages he was competing for the ski club of Zell am See. His mother had a big influence on how he skis today, because she took him for free skiing in many different ways. Sam studied at the gymnasium in Saalfelden for 9 years, of which 5 were on the ski program. Sam decided to ski for Belgium when he started racing FIS.

 

Achievements:

• 12th place Kranjska Gora WC GS

• 21st Saalbach WC GS

• 28th place Val d'Isere WC GS

• 2x bronze medals GS/SL at World Junior Champs 2019

• 26th World Championship GS

 

Current FIS points:

• GS World Cup Start list - 30th

• GS FIS-Points: 11.88 (22nd)

• SL FIS-Points: 21.99 (90th)

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*Rankings subject to change on a monthly basis.



                      To view Sams' FIS profile click here



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