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]

Alex Ferreira
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1994-08-14) August 14, 1994
Aspen, Colorado, U.S.
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportFreestyle skiing
Event(s)Halfpipe

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

  1. Strode, Dale. "Aspen's Ferreira takes bronze". The Aspen Times. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. Strode, Dale. "Stars line up for Winter X Games". The Aspen Times. Retrieved January 26, 2015.


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