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Meet Australia's buff flagbearer
If you've ever wondered how Australia's flagbearer at the Winter Olympics made it to the top, the answer may be in a series of photographs that Alex Pullin posted to Instagram, eight months ago. This is 'Chumpy' stripped down and, put simply, you don't get a body like this for being a slacker. (Instagram: alexchumpypullin)
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Indeed, Pullin is widely respected for 'busting a gut' in training and whether or not that's in the snow, it appears he leaves no stone unturned. (Instagram: alexchumpypullin)
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Among other photographs that the 26-year-old has shared with his followers is a concotion that he described as "2nd brekky. @ellidyvlug brewing us up a green speed machine juice before the gym." (Instagram: alexchumpypullin)
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As an FYI, Ellidy is his girlfriend. Sorry, girls. (Instagram: alexchumpypullin)
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The pair are long term partners and happily share their lives with their friends, family and followers online. (Instagram: ellidyvlug)
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They posted this pictured lazing on a boat on Alex's 26th birthday, last year. (Instagram: ellidyvlug)
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Another picture shows a shirtless Alex at a sponsor's drinks machine. But it's a video of him performing karaoke that's sure to get the most attention. Check it out... (Instagram: alexchumpypullin)
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The fun aside, Ellidy certainly seems to be a lucky charm and was by Pullin's side when he was awarded the Australian Institute of Sport's Performance of the Year award last year. (alexchumpypullin.com)
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The honour capped an extraordinary four years since his heartbreak at the 2010 Vancouver Games where he had qualified first in Snowboard Cross, but crashed out in his first head-to-head race. (Getty)
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While his selection as flagbearer ahead of four-time Olympian Lydia Lassila raised some eyebrows, he clearly represents the bright young face of snow sports in Australia and will be key to inspiring a new generation of sports stars. (Getty)
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