This section features some interesting facts on Ross Rebagliati. Keep in mind, though, that these facts are not necessarily accurate; just look at Ross' weight, for example; it fluctuates from 175lbs (80kg) to 185lbs (84kg), even though he's officially listed at 180lbs (82kg). But whatever......just sit back and enjoy the show. If you want more extensive biographies, be sure to read CNN/SI's Ross profile.
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Name | Ross Rebagliati | |
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Pronounced |
1) ruh-BAHG-lee-ah-tee 2) rehb-lee-ah-tee I prefer 2) because it's easier on the ears. Also, 2) is the way Ross himself pronounces it. |
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Nickname |
Ross "Nickel-bag-li-a-ti" (from Jay Leno) "Rosscoe" (from teammate Mark Fawcett) "Reebag" (his friends from Whistler) "Snow God" (Ross fans on the Internet) "Hot Tubs" (me...just a little secret of mine, hee hee) |
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Age | 28 | |
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Birthdate | July 14, 1971 | |
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Birthplace | Vancouver, B.C. | |
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Residence | Whistler, B.C. | |
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Height | 5'10" (178cm) | |
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Weight | 180lbs (82kg) | |
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Hobbies |
Snowboarding (natch), windsurfing, surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, Nordic skiing, golf, mountain biking, scuba diving, competitive diving and swimming
"I'm into all those kind of sports where you stand on one thing with both feet on it," Ross said in an interview with Snowboard Canada. |
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Fave Music |
Frank Zappa, Finley Quaye, Cypress Hill, Jamiroquai, Rage Against The Machine, Beastie Boys Ross on particular songs and genres: "I like the Deathless Horsey, it's a guitar solo and Inca Roads is another favorite of mine too. I listen to jazz and reggae, all across the board." He also likes funk, urban and alternative. He doesn't like the polka, however. |
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Fave Book | Lord of the Rings | |
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Other Faves | Art (especially folk art, antique signs, old abstract paintings) | | |
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Fave Foods | Honey-nut cornflakes, Grandma's cookies, steak, ribs, BBQ'd food, Eggs Benedict for breakfast | |
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Fave Drinks | Orange juice with pulp, cappuccino with milk, Coke | |
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Language | English, French | |
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Ancestry |
English, Italian, Dutch, Russian In Nagano, when an Italian reporter asked Ross where in Italy was he from, he replied: "I don't know the name of the village, I mean it's been 200 years." |
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Education |
Ross also spent a short time studying in Nice, France. |
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Family Status |
Father: Mark Rebagliati (geologist) Mother: Lynda Partone (lives in California) Sister: Christy Rebagliati (25, studies communications at Vancouver's Simon Fraser University and also snowboards) Grandmother: Sylvia Rebagliati (85) Ross' parents are divorced; his mother, Lynda Partone, is related by marriage to singer Dolly Parton and Canadian fighter Tiger Williams. |
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Living Status | He's lived alone for 5 years | |
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Marital Status | Unmarried | |
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Pets |
A dog (Jack Russell-chihuahua mix), Patches Poor little guy...he's cataract-challenged :( |
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- send me an e-mail at peggysue@mindless.com;
- post it on the Ross' Gold Bulletin Board.