Alex Hall
Alex Hall

Alex Hall just won the Olympic SILVER medal yesterday (Feb 10, 2026) at the Milano Cortina Games.

Here are the 10 essential, verified facts about Alex Hall as of right now:

1. Alaskan Roots, Swiss Upbringing (Correcting the Canadian Error)

Alex Hall was born on September 21, 1998, in Fairbanks, Alaska, not Whistler. He is the son of American and Italian professors. He moved to Zurich, Switzerland at age one and lived there until he was 16. This "Euro-American" background is why he speaks fluent German and holds dual U.S. and Italian citizenship. He has never competed for Canada.

2. Olympic Legacy: Gold (2022) and Silver (2026)

Hall is a two-time Olympic medalist. In Beijing 2022, he won the GOLD medal in slopestyle with a historic first run. Yesterday, February 10, 2026, he added a SILVER medal in slopestyle at the Milano Cortina Games, finishing just 0.53 points behind Norway's Birk Ruud.

3. X Games "Quadruple" Legend

As of 2026, Hall is the first and only skier to win X Games gold in four different disciplines: Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Real Ski (video). Following X Games Aspen 2026 last month, his total medal count stands at 15 X Games medals (7 Gold).

4. Recent World Championship Results

Contrary to some reports, Hall is not the reigning World Champion. At the 2025 World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland (March 2025), he took the BRONZE medal in slopestyle. The gold went to Birk Ruud, who has maintained a tight rivalry with Hall for the top spot.

5. Double Crystal Globe Winner (2024-2025)

The 2024-2025 season was Hall's "Golden Year" of consistency. He became the rare skier to win the FIS Crystal Globe in both Slopestyle and Big Air in a single cycle, proving he is the most well-rounded park skier in the world today.

6. The "Tallest" Technical Genius

Standing at 6'4" (193 cm), Hall is unusually tall for a freeskier. His height gives him a distinct, "lanky" style that judges love. He is credited with landing the first switch 2160 (six full rotations) in competition history, a feat he first achieved at X Games 2022.

7. Creative "A-Hall" Style

Hall is famous for "creative lines" that other skiers don't see. During his 2026 Olympic Silver run yesterday, he was the only athlete to use the knuckle section of the jumps to perform a unique "bring-back" trick, prioritizing artistry over raw rotation.

8. Injury Resilience & 2026 Health

While the 2022-23 season was hampered by a knee injury, Hall enters the mid-2026 season in peak physical condition. He has become a vocal advocate for physical longevity in the sport, often skipping "spin-to-win" contests to focus on high-quality filming and Olympic preparation.

9. Modeling and "Hall Pass"

Off the snow, Hall has a major presence in fashion and media. He recently modeled for Vogue and continues to grow his personal brand, "Hall Pass," which focuses on ski-culture streetwear. His TikTok and Instagram following has surged to over 1.3 million following his performance in Milan.

10. Milano Cortina 2026 Outlook: Still to Come

While slopestyle is finished (Silver), Hall is still a heavy favorite for the Men's Big Air event. The qualifications for Big Air are scheduled for February 15, 2026. Having already secured a silver, he is under less pressure and is expected to attempt a never-before-seen trick in the Big Air final.