| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Xandi |
| Born | 25 July 1985 Klagenfurt, Austria |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Austria |
| Sport | Beach volleyball |
Alexander Huber (born 25 July 1985) is an Austrian beach volleyball player. [1]
He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the men's beach volleyball tournament. [2] At just 179 cm (5 ft 10 in), he is one of the shortest players at the World Tour.
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