Alex "Chumpy" Pullin
Sochi 2014 Snowboard Cross
PROFILE: Alex Pullin
Age 26
Born Melbourne, Vic
Lives Sydney, NSW
Height 185cm
Weight 87kg
Sporting Heroes Pat Rafter and Kelly Slater
Interests Making movies, music, nature and adventure
Snowboard Cross
In Snowboard Cross, athletes race for medals in a head-to-head format- picture a BMX race on snow. Races feature 4-6 competitors in a race lasting about 80 seconds. The course has jumps, tight turns and banks. It is a very exciting and fast event. The event is scheduled to start on Day 10 of the Winter games.
Flag Bearer for Opening Ceremony
Alew was given the honour of carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony. He was described by team mates as "awesome" and the perfect person for the job.
Vancouver 2010
Finished a disappointing 17th after crashing on his first run.
World Champion
Alex is a 2 time World Champion ( 2011 and 2013). Alex learnt to ski at the age of 3. Lucky for him his Mum and Dad owned a ski hire shop.