Melvin
Tchiknavorian

Freestyle Skiing
Ski Cross

Nationality: France
Hometown: Barcelonnette, France (born in Marseille)
Born: 3 September 1997
Turned pro: 2021

Equipment

1 entry · 1 category

Skis

Elan

Model not published

Elan race ski used on the World Cup ski cross circuit.

Ski Cross

Brand only Reference

Setup verified 18 July 2026

Sources

About

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.