Chris Harmat

Christian Harmat was born in Basel City, Switzerland, in 1991. He began his sporting career in 2009, inspired by the parkour film ‘Yamakasi’. His dedication to the sport led him to compete, achieving his first world championship win in Parkour at the age of 17. His early career established him as an athlete with a strong foundation in a demanding physical discipline.

Throughout his career, Harmat has achieved significant milestones in Parkour. In 2019, he secured first place in the World Cup Parkour in Hiroshima, Japan, and second place in both Chengdu, China, and Montpellier, France, all in the Speed category. This culminated in him finishing first in the 2019 World Cup speed rankings, establishing him as a top freerunner globally. Beyond competitions, Harmat expanded his athletic pursuits into Ninja Warrior competitions across Europe starting in 2017, participating in the German, Hungarian, and Swiss versions, and winning Ninja Warrior Hungary in 2021. Despite two ankle operations in 2017, he adapted his training to focus on upper body strength and calisthenics, demonstrating resilience and versatility.

In addition to his athletic career, Harmat has developed a entrepreneurial profile. He is the founder and CEO of World’s Parkour Family, a community-based group in Basel, Switzerland, that organizes workshops, events, and training camps. He co-founded Overground Basel, a training center for various movement disciplines, which opened through a crowdfunding campaign. Harmat also serves as a brand ambassador for companies such as Swiss Recycling, G-Shock, and Red Bull, and has participated in advertising campaigns, showcasing his influence and appeal beyond the athletic arena. His career demonstrates a progression from competitive athlete to business owner and public figure.