Freestyle Skiing
Melvin Tchiknavorian
- Ski Cross
- Nationality
- France
- Hometown
- Barcelonnette, France (born in Marseille)
- Born
- 3 September 1997
- Turned pro
- 2021
- Primary discipline
- Ski Cross
About Melvin Tchiknavorian
French ski cross racer who earned his first World Cup podium (3rd) at Reiteralm in February 2024 and represented France at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Won team silver alongside Jade Grillet-Aubert at the 2025 World Championships in Engadin, and finished 8th individually. The younger cousin of fellow World Cup ski cross racer Terence Tchiknavorian - the two grew up together in Barcelonnette, where Melvin's parents hosted Terence while he attended the local ski-study program; both are of Armenian descent. Switched from alpine skiing to ski cross at 16, making his first international start at Val Thorens in December 2015. Races for Club Omnisports Val Thorens.
2025 World Championships (Engadin): team silver (with Jade Grillet-Aubert), 8th individually. First WC podium: 3rd, Reiteralm, 24 Feb 2024.
Sponsors: Equipment: Elan (skis) - per FIS's official athlete database.
Setup
1 item
Skis
Elan Cross-country
- Ski Cross
Skis per FIS's official athlete database (Skis: Elan).
Elan race ski used on the World Cup ski cross circuit.
Setup verified 18 July 2026