Birk Irving

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Birk Irving (born July 26, 1999) is an American freestyle skier.[1] He represented the United States at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics.

Born (1999-07-26) July 26, 1999 (age 26)
Englewood, Colorado, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
CountryUnited States
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Birk Irving
Personal information
Born (1999-07-26) July 26, 1999 (age 26)
Englewood, Colorado, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportFreestyle skiing
Event
Halfpipe
ClubWinter Park Competition Center
Medal record
Men's freestyle skiing
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2021 AspenHalfpipe
Winter X Games
Silver medal – second place2023 AspenSuperPipe
Bronze medal – third place2021 AspenSuperpipe
Winter Youth Olympics
Gold medal – first place2016 LillehammerHalfpipe
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Career

He competed at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2021, winning the bronze medal in the halfpipe event.[2][3]

Irving competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in the men's halfpipe where he finished 5th overall.[4]

Personal life

His younger sister, Svea, is also an Olympic freeski halfpipe skier.[5] His grandfather, John Irving, is a bestselling novelist.[6]

References

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