Alex Pullin facts for kids
Pullin in 2010
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| Nickname(s) | Chumpy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 September 1987 Mansfield, Victoria, Australia |
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| Died | 8 July 2020 (aged 32) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
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| Height | 185 cm (2014) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (2014) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Life partner(s) | Ellidy Pullin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Snowboarding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Snowboard Cross Men | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest world ranking | 2nd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alex Pullin (born 20 September 1987 – died 8 July 2020) was an amazing Australian snowboarder. People often called him Chumpy. He was a two-time world champion in snowboard cross, which is a super exciting racing event. Alex competed for Australia in three Winter Olympic Games: 2010, 2014, and 2018.
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Early Life and Snowboarding
Alex Pullin was born in Mansfield, Victoria, Australia. He loved snowboarding from a young age. His parents even owned a shop where people could rent ski gear.
Alex especially enjoyed snowboard cross. He thought it was the most exciting way to compete. In snowboard cross, several riders race down a course with jumps and turns at the same time.
Alex Pullin's Snowboarding Career
Alex Pullin was a top snowboarder for Australia. He competed in many big events around the world.
Olympic Games Highlights
Alex represented Australia at three Winter Olympic Games:
- 2010 Winter Olympics: In Vancouver, Canada, Alex had the fastest qualifying time in snowboard cross. This was a great start! However, he was knocked out in the first round of the main competition, finishing 17th overall.
- 2014 Winter Olympics: Alex was chosen to carry the Australian flag at the opening ceremony in Sochi, Russia. This is a huge honor for an athlete! He was one of the favorites to win a medal in snowboard cross. Sadly, he crashed out in the quarterfinals and didn't make it to the final race.
- 2018 Winter Olympics: In PyeongChang, South Korea, Alex was ranked number one in the world before the Games. He made it to the final race in snowboard cross but crashed during the race, finishing in sixth place.
World Championships and X Games
Alex also had great success outside of the Olympics:
- World Champion: He won gold medals at the FIS Snowboarding World Championships twice, in 2011 and 2013. This made him the first Australian to win two snowboard cross world titles!
- World Cup Titles: Alex won the overall snowboard cross title in the FIS Snowboard World Cup series in both 2010–11 and 2012–13. This means he was the best rider over a whole season of races.
- X Games: He competed in the Winter X Games, which are famous for extreme sports. In 2016, he won a silver medal in snowboard cross at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.
- New Zealand Winter Games: In 2011, Alex won a gold medal at the New Zealand Winter Games.
Life Outside Snowboarding
Alex was also interested in music. He was the lead singer of a reggae band called Love Charli. In 2011, he became an ambassador for Suzuki Australia, helping to promote their vehicles.
In 2020, Alex announced that he was retiring from competitive snowboarding.
Alex Pullin's Passing
On 8 July 2020, Alex Pullin sadly passed away at the age of 32. He was spearfishing off the Gold Coast in Australia when he drowned. Lifeguards tried to help him, but he could not be saved.
More than a year after his passing, in October 2021, Alex's partner, Ellidy Pullin, gave birth to their daughter.
See also
In Spanish: Alex Pullin para niños
