Who is Alessandro Barbieri? The American teen snowboarder brings Italian flair and big dreams to Milano Cortina 2026
Seventeen-year-old American halfpipe rider Alessandro Barbieri is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young names in winter sports. Born in Oregon to Italian parents from Milan, the teenager mixes creativity with technical precision. Over the last two seasons he has earned two World Cup podium finishes and attracted attention ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Seventeen-year-old American halfpipe rider Alessandro Barbieri is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young names in winter sports. Born in Oregon to Italian parents from Milan, the teenager mixes creativity with technical precision. Over the last two seasons he has earned two World Cup podium finishes and attracted attention ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
