Career Timeline of Alex Ferreira: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2026

Discover the career path of Alex Ferreira, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Alex Ferreira is an accomplished American halfpipe skier. He secured a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics, both in the halfpipe event. His success extends to the Winter X Games, where he earned gold medals in the Men's Ski Superpipe in 2019, 2020 and 2024, establishing him as a prominent figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Major victory at Gatorade Freelow Finals

In 2012, Alex Ferreira achieved his first major victory at the Gatorade Freelow Finals youth halfpipe competition held at Snowbasin Ski Resort, Utah. The win guaranteed him an invite to the Dew Tour professional competition in December 2013.

December 2013: Invitation to the Dew Tour professional competition

In December 2013, Alex Ferreira was invited to the Dew Tour professional competition at Breckenridge Mountain Resort, Colorado, following his victory at the Gatorade Freelow Finals in 2012.

2018: Silver Medal at Pyeongchang Olympics and FIS World Cup Overall Win

In 2018, Alex Ferreira won the silver halfpipe medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics in Korea, and became the first halfpipe athlete in history to attempt and complete an "all doubles run". Following the 2018 competition season, Ferreira also won the FIS World Cup Overall, earning the FIS Crystal Globe for Best Male Halfpipe Skier of the Year.

2018: Creation of Hotdog Hans persona

In 2018, alongside his professional halfpipe career, Alex Ferreira developed a film persona named Hotdog Hans with his friend and filmmaker, Matt Hobbs. As Hotdog Hans, Ferreira has produced several ski edits and clips, gaining a large following on TikTok.

November 2019: Ski film project debut on ESPN

In November 2019, a ski film project completed by Alex Ferreira after a visit to Japan debuted on ESPN's The World of X Games.

December 10, 2021: First Place at Grand Prix

On December 10, 2021, Alex Ferreira took first place at the Grand Prix with a score of 93.50.

December 2021: Wins at Copper Grand Prix and Dew Tour

In December 2021, Alex Ferreira won the Copper Grand Prix and Dew Tour at Copper Mountain in Colorado.

December 18, 2021: First Place at Dew Tour

On December 18, 2021, Alex Ferreira took first place at the Dew Tour with a score of 95.75.

2021: Olympic Games Qualification Training

In the fall of 2021, Alex Ferreira was training and competing to qualify for his second Olympic Games. The qualification period was due to end in January 2022, with the final competition scheduled for January 10, 2022.

January 8, 2022: Named to United States Winter Olympic Team

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Alex Ferreira was named to the United States Winter Olympic Team at a ceremony held at Mammoth Mountain Resort in Mammoth Lakes, California. This marked his second time representing the United States at the Winter Olympics.