Chumpy takes goldAlex ‘Chumpy Pullin became the first Australian winter sport athlete to win consecutive World Championships when he secured a second snowboard cross title in Stoneham, Canada.
Aussie athletes strive for SochiWith the countdown on for the Sochi Winter Olympics Australia's finest winter stars are doing all they can to qualify for the 2014 Games.
Gold in sightAlex Pullin racing towards the finish line at the 2011 Snowboard World Championships in La Mollina, Spain. Pullin won gold in the snowboard cross.
Pullin vying for firstAlex Pullin edges in front during the snowboard cross final at the 2011 Snowboard World Championships. Pullin took gold in a tight final race in La Molina, Spain.
Pullin overjoyedAlex Pullin celebrates a blistering gold medal winning run at the 2011 Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain. Pullin beat dual world champion Seth Westcott to win gold in the snowboard cross.
Snowboard cross goldAlex Pullin raises the Australian flag after claiming snowboard cross gold at the 2011 Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain. Seth Westcott of the USA takes second place and Nate Holland of the USA takes third place.
Chumpy qualifies firstAlex Pullin of Australia looks on during the Men's SBX qualification on day 4 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Cypress Snowboard & Ski-Cross Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
Alex PullinAlex Pullin shares a laugh with the media during a press conference at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Alex Pullin advances to stageAlex Pullin of Australia attends the Australian Winter Olympic team reception at Stamps Landing on February 11, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.
Pullin and Hayler in form at SBX World CupAlex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and teammate Damon Hayler are showing improving form as Vancouver approaches. Watch the latest from the World Cup circuit where Pullin finished 10th and Hayler 15th.