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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
SportSnowboarding
Medal record
Representing  Austria
FIS Snowboarding World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 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.

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

World Cup podiums

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Date Location Event Rank
2001 France Tignes SBX 3rd
Germany Berchtesgaden PGS 2nd
United States Park City PGS 1st
Finland Ruka PSL 1st
2002 Chile Valle Nevado PSL 3rd
Switzerland Arosa PGS 1st
2003 Austria Sölden PGS 3rd
2004 Austria Sölden PGS 3rd
Switzerland Arosa SBX 3rd

References

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  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.
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