Edmond Plawczyk

Edmond Plawczyk (born 10 October 1971) is a French speed snowboarder living in Chateau d'Oex ( Switzerland ).

His father was a championship decathlon runner and his grandfather Jerzy Plawczyk was an Olympic high-jumper.

Plawczyk worked part-time in the food industry as a caterer and head cook while participating in various sports.

In 1996 in Vars, he set the third fastest world snowboard speed performance at 168 km/h.

He has participated in a number of speed challenges, including a Mediterranean crossing and competing for the Jules Verne Trophy.