Did Alex Chumpy Pullin win an Olympic medal?
Australia’s winter Olympians have paid tribute to Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin ahead of the Winter Olympics, after the nation’s 2014 flag bearer’s passing in 2020. The Australian snowboarding legend, who won a gold medal at the New Zealand Winter Games in 2011, drowned on the Gold Coast at just 32.
How did Alex Pullin drown?
The 32-year-old Pullin drowned in July 2020 while spearfishing at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, believed to have been the result of a shallow water blackout. Catch all the ICC T20 World Cup action live & exclusive to Fox Cricket, available on Kayo.
How did Alex Chumpy Pullin?
Pullin died last year while spearfishing along an artificial reef off Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. The 32-year-old former world champion and Winter Olympian drowned after suffering a ‘shallow-water blackout’ when trying to hold his breath for too long.
What event did Chumpy Pullin do?
Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin made his third Olympic snowboard cross appearance at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, finishing in 6th place. The dual World Champion breezed through to the big final, after winning his semi-final ahead of eventual silver medallist Jarryd Hughes.
Did Chumpy Pullin have any siblings?
Emma PullinAlex Pullin / Siblings
When did Alex Pullin pass away?
July 8, 2020Alex Pullin / Date of death
How did Chumpy Pullin death?
On 8 July 2020, Pullin drowned on the Gold Coast in Queensland, at the age of 32. He was believed to have been spearfishing by himself at an artificial reef off Palm Beach. Pullin’s body was spotted on the ocean floor by a snorkeler.
Who is Alex Pullin married to?
Ellidy Pullin, partner to Gold Coast Olympic snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, recently welcomed a baby girl 15 months after his devastating death last year.
How did Chumpy Pullin died?
Who is Chumpy Pullin brother?
Alex Pullin
| Pullin in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Chumpy |
| Born | 20 September 1987 Mansfield, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 8 July 2020 (aged 32) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
Is Alex Pullin dead?
Who is Alex Pullin sister?
Emma PullinAlex Pullin / Sister
How old is Alex Pullin now?
Alex Pullin (20 September 1987 – 8 July 2020), nicknamed Chumpy, was an Australian snowboarder who competed at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics. He was a two-time snowboard cross (boardercross) world champion. Pullin was born on 20 September 1987 in Mansfield, Victoria.
What happened to Pullin at the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Pullin was the flag bearer for the Australian Winter Olympic team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and competed in the men’s snowboard cross. One of the favourites in that event, Pullin was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
Who is Australian snowboarder Nathan Pullin?
Pullin, who grew up in the town of Mansfield, Victoria, first learned to snowboard when he was eight years old, going on to win world championship titles in 2011 and 2013. He also represented Australia in snowboard cross at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Olympics.
What happened to Pullin Pullin?
Pullin competed for Australia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Snowboard cross. He had the fastest qualifying time (1:20.15) in his event, but was eliminated in the first round of competition, finishing in 17th place by virtue of his qualifying time. Pullin has also competed in the Winter X Games since 2008.