Aaron BLUNCK
United States of AmericaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Freestyle Skiing |
Men's Freeski Halfpipe | 7 |
Schedule
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| Olympic Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 7 | Men's Halfpipe | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 7 | Halfpipe | 2014 | Sochi, RUS |
| Youth Olympic Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 3 | Halfpipe | 2012 | Innsbruck, AUT |
| World Championship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| 1 | Halfpipe Men | 2019 | Park City, UT, USA | 94.20 |
| 1 | Halfpipe Men | 2017 | Sierra Nevada, ESP | 91.80 |
| 5 | Freeski Halfpipe Men | 2021 | Aspen, CO, USA | 83.25 |
| 6 | Halfpipe Men | 2013 | Voss - Oslo, NOR | 84.2 |
| World Cup Rankings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | All | Halfpipe | Overall Park&Pipe |
| 2021/2022 | 13 | 30 | |
| 2020/2021 | 1 | 10 | |
| 2019/2020 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2018/2019 | 63 | 10 | |
| 2017/2018 | 32 | 6 | |
| 2016/2017 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2015/2016 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2014/2015 | 83 | 12 | |
| 2013/2014 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2012/2013 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2011/2012 | 132 | 19 | |
| World Cup - Best Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Season | Freeski Halfpipe Men | Halfpipe Men |
| 2021/2022 | 1 x 3rd | |
| 2020/2021 | 1 x 1st | |
| 2019/2020 | 2 x 1st | 1 x 3rd |
| 2018/2019 | 1 x 1st | |
| 2017/2018 | 1 x 3rd | |
| 2016/2017 | 1 x 2nd | |
| 2015/2016 | 1 x 1st | |
| 2014/2015 | 1 x 7th | |
| 2013/2014 | 1 x 1st | |
| 2012/2013 | 1 x 2nd | |
| 2011/2012 | 1 x 14th | |
| Ten Best World Cup Performances in Current Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season | Location | Result |
| 3 | Freeski Halfpipe Men | 2021/2022 | Mammoth Mountain, CA, USA | 93.75 |
| 10 | Freeski Halfpipe Men | 2021/2022 | Copper Mountain, CO, USA | 14.25 |
Skateboarding, biking, fishing, camping and snowboarding. Has two French bulldogs (Tank, Isla). (Instagram; usskiandsnowboard.org)
Athlete
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy High School.
Wife, Morgan McNallie. Father, Michael. Mother, Lisa. Brother, Nolan.
English
Ski and Snowboard Club Vail
National: Jeremy Livingston (USA), Mike Riddle (CAN)
Grandfather Robel Straubhaar (Ski jumping): Was a member of the Swiss national junior team. (pressreader.com, 18 Feb 2014)
2011 World Cup in Copper Mountain (Halfpipe - 22nd)
October 2020: In Saas-Fee, Switzerland, hit the frozen deck (corner of halfpipe) on a new trick he was trying and broke six ribs, had a grade three kidney laceration, a pelvic fracture, wrist trauma, a concussion, as well as bruising his heart and a lung. Was taken to the hospital via flight for life (Air Zermatt) and hospitalized in Visp for several days. Once home, he was bedridden. His first competition back was at the Winter X Games in January 2021, finishing second. He then competed at the World Championships in Aspen (fifth) and won the World Cup finals.
2015: Bulging disc in his lower back. (usfreeskiing.com, 10 Oct 2016)
2014: Shoulder separation in the early part of the year. (usfreeskiing.com, 10 Oct 2016)
2013
Started skiing at 18 months old at Crested Butte Ski School (started with his grandfather). His mother was a ski instructor. Was competing by age eight, and by 10, he was competing against (and beating) teenagers. At 14, moved away from home and started living with a host family to attend the Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy. (pressreader.com, 18 Feb 2014)
Loves riding transitions and flowing through runs as a halfpipe does. "For me, skiing is a way to escape. Doing anything on skis is so much fun for me." (usskiandsnowboard.org; Athlete, May 2021)
After his crash, realized that what matters to him the most is to enjoy what he does regardless of the score and the competition. "Have as much fun in skiing as possible." (olympics.nbcsports.com, Nov 2020)
Winning a silver medal at the 2021 Winter X Games after coming back from his severe injuries. (Athlete May 2021)
Football player Tom Brady (USA), seven-time Super Bowl champion, considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time. "You can't beat the guy." (Athlete, May 2021)
Brother Nolan. "There is no one I know who loves skiing more than my brother. He is the reason I love it and will always be my motivation." (Athlete, May 2021)
None. (Athlete May 2021)
"May as well leave it all on the hill because I am going to regret it if I do not." (Athlete May 2021)
Back-to-back Crystal Globe titles (2019/20, 2020/21).
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- Gold Medal Event
