Alexander Steen Olsen
Alexander "Sander" Steen Olsen, is a young Norwegian ski sensation and a rising star in slalom and giant slalom. He captured his first World Cup victory in February 2023 and was voted "best rookie" of the 2024 season. We are excited to have Alexander on the team and to support him as he continues to excel on the world stage.
Career Highlights
First World Cup victory: slalom, Palisades Tahoe, USA, Feb. 26, 2023
Fourteen World Cup top-10 results: five in slalom, nine in giant slalom
World Cup starts: 52
FIS World Cup: silver medal, giant slalom, Bansko, Bulgaria, Feb. 10, 2024
FIS World Ski Championships: silver medal, team parallel, Courchevel Méribel, France, Feb. 14, 2023
FIS Junior World Ski Championships: winner in both the giant slalom and slalom, Panorama, Canada, March 8-9, 2022
Thirteen European Cup top-10 results: seven in slalom (three victories), six in giant slalom
European Cup starts: 33
First FIS start: Nov. 27, 2017
Four Norwegian National Champion titles (senior): 2023 and 2022 in giant slalom, 2022 and 2020 in slalom
Volata 2Vi® Mips x Sander
When that downhill speed rush calls, nothing should get in the way. That’s precisely why we have developed the Volata 2Vi® Mips Race Helmet, designed to be our safest and most comfortable race helmet yet, thanks to our 2Vi® helmet technology platform. This team edition model bears the unique design touch of Alexander Steen Olsen himself. We’ll see you and your race confidence on the podium.
Volata 2Vi® Mips x Sander
When that downhill speed rush calls, nothing should get in the way. That’s precisely why we have developed the Volata 2Vi® Mips Race Helmet, designed to be our safest and most comfortable race helmet yet, thanks to our 2Vi® helmet technology platform. This team edition model bears the unique design touch of Alexander Steen Olsen himself. We’ll see you and your race confidence on the podium.
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