Aaron Blunck facts for kids
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| Born | April 12, 1996 Englewood, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 172 lb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Freestyle skiing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Halfpipe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Ski and Snowboard Club Vail | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aaron Blunck is an amazing American freestyle skier from Crested Butte, Colorado. He was born on April 12, 1996. Aaron is known for his incredible skills in the halfpipe, where skiers perform flips and tricks in a U-shaped snow structure.
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Aaron Blunck's Skiing Career
Aaron Blunck has had a very successful career in freestyle skiing. He has competed in many big events around the world.
Early Competitions and Olympic Debut
Aaron started competing at a young age. In 2012, he won a bronze medal at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck. This was a great start to his international career.
He then competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He made it to the final round of the men's halfpipe event. Aaron finished seventh out of 12 skiers, which was a fantastic achievement for his first Olympics.
Winning Gold at World Championships
Aaron has won two gold medals at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships. These championships are a very important event for freestyle skiers.
- In 2017, he won gold in the halfpipe at the World Championships in Sierra Nevada.
- He won another gold medal in 2019 at the World Championships held in Utah.
Success at the X Games
The Winter X Games are famous for extreme sports. Aaron has won several medals there.
- In 2017, he won a gold medal in the SuperPipe event at the Winter X Games in Aspen.
- He also earned silver medals in the SuperPipe in 2020, 2021, and 2022, all in Aspen.
Other Achievements
Aaron also won a silver medal at the 2013 New Zealand Winter Games in the halfpipe event. He is a member of the Ski and Snowboard Club Vail.
Training and Summer Activities
When it's not winter, Aaron stays busy. During the summer, he often goes to Mt. Hood, Oregon. He hosts a special "Takeover Session" at Windells Camp. This camp helps young skiers improve their skills.
See also
In Spanish: Aaron Blunck para niños
