Alex Ferreira
Alex Ferreira (born August 14, 1994) is an American half-pipe skier. He competed in the 2019 Winter X Games XIX, placing first in the Men's Ski Superpipe.[1][2]
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 14, 1994 Aspen, Colorado, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Aspen, Colorado, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Freestyle skiing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Halfpipe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
Ferreira graduated from Westminster College. His father, Marcelo, was a professional soccer player from Argentina. His mother was a N.J.state level relay racer who ran 10 full marathon races. She is a graduate of West Virginia University and the proprietor of The Red Spa in Aspen, Co.
References
- Strode, Dale. "Aspen's Ferreira takes bronze". The Aspen Times. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- Strode, Dale. "Stars line up for Winter X Games". The Aspen Times. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
External links
- Alex Ferreira at U.S. Ski & Snowboard
- Alex Ferreira at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
- Alex Ferreira at the International Olympic Committee
- Alex Ferreira at the X Games
- Alex Ferreira at the International Ski Federation
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