Alexander Maier

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Alexander Maier
Personal information
NationalityAustrian
Born (1974-07-16) 16 July 1974 (age 50)
Altenmarkt im Pongau, Austria
Sport
Sport Snowboarding
Medal record
Representing Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
FIS Snowboarding World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2001 Madonna di Campiglio Snowboard cross

Alexander Maier (born 16 July 1974 in Altenmarkt im Pongau) is an Austrian former snowboarder. He competed in the men's parallel giant slalom event at the 2002 Winter Olympics where he was eliminated in the round of 16 after he finished 2nd in the qualification. [1] Four years later, he competed in the men's parallel giant slalom event at the 2006 Winter Olympics where he was disqualified in the first round of the qualification. He is bronze medallist of the 2001 World Championships in snowboard cross.

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Hermann Maier, an Austrian former World Cup champion alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist, is his older brother.

World Cup podiums

DateLocationEventRank
2001 Flag of France.svg Tignes SBX3rd
Flag of Germany.svg Berchtesgaden PGS2nd
Flag of the United States.svg Park City PGS1st
Flag of Finland.svg Ruka PSL1st
2002 Flag of Chile.svg Valle Nevado PSL3rd
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Arosa PGS1st
2003 Flag of Austria.svg Sölden PGS3rd
2004 Flag of Austria.svg Sölden PGS3rd
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Arosa SBX3rd

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alexander Maier Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2024.