Christian Taucher is a highly accomplished Stand Up Paddle (SUP) athlete from Graz, Austria. As a former professional handball player, Christian transitioned into SUP in 2016, bringing his competitive spirit and passion for sport to the water. Since then, he has earned over 20 national titles and currently serves as the President of the Austrian SUP Federation.
Christian is also a dedicated coach, training athletes through his own SUP training company and at the SUP Sportclub Graz. His athletes have embraced SUNOVA boards, praising their versatility and performance. Christian will be competing on three different SUNOVA FAAST models this season, carefully selecting each board based on race conditions to maximize speed and stability.
With a strong focus on both his personal performance and the development of his team, Christian is excited to represent SUNOVA in various national and international competitions this year, including the Alps Trophy and ICF World Championships.
AWARDS
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Over 20-Time Austrian National SUP Champion
2017 ISA World Championships Competitor – 24th in Sprint, 33rd in Wave (Denmark)
2019 Triple Austrian Champion – 1st in Sprint, Technical & Long-Distance Races (Lake Wolfgangsee)
2020 Austrian SUP Champion – 1st in Technical and Long-Distance Races
2023 Austrian Surfing Champs – Winner, SUP Open Class Men
2024 Adria SUP Challenge – 3rd Place Overall (SUP Alps Trophy Series)
SUP Alps Trophy Podium Finisher – Multiple Years
President, Austrian SUP Federation – Driving national development of the sport
International SUP Coach & Founder, SUP Sportclub Graz
Recognized Advocate for SUP Growth Across Austria and Europe
