Alpine Skiing
AJ Hurt
- Slalom
- Giant Slalom
- Super-G
- Alpine Combined
- Nationality
- United States
- Hometown
- Truckee, California, United States
- Born
- 5 December 2000
- Turned pro
- 2017
- Primary discipline
- Slalom
About AJ Hurt
American World Cup alpine ski racer (full name Amelia Josephine Hurt) competing in slalom, giant slalom, super-G and combined, born 5 December 2000 in Truckee, California; grew up in North Lake Tahoe and joined Team Palisades Tahoe at age four. Made her World Cup debut in November 2017 at age 16. A three-time U.S. national champion (alpine combined and giant slalom in 2018, slalom in 2020). Broke through in the 2023-24 season with back-to-back first World Cup podiums: 3rd in slalom at Kranjska Gora (7 January 2024) and 3rd in giant slalom at Soldeu (10 February 2024). Has competed at two Winter Olympics (2022, 2026) and two World Championships (2021, 2025) without a medal to date.
FIS Code 6536392. Career: 0 World Cup wins, 2 podiums (1 GS - Soldeu, 10 Feb 2024; 1 SL - Kranjska Gora, 7 Jan 2024). 2 Olympic appearances (2022, 2026), no medals. 2 World Championship appearances (2021, 2025), no medals.
Sponsors: Head (skis, boots) - per FIS official athlete biography (manufacturer-updated equipment fields) as of 2026.
Setup
4 items
Skis
Head Worldcup Rebels race ski (GS/SL family)
- Slalom
- Giant Slalom
Hurt's ski brand (Head) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography.
Head's technical-discipline (GS/SL) World Cup race-stock ski line, distinct from the Worldcup Rebels e-Speed DH/SG line
Boots
Head Raptor WCR
Hurt's boot brand (Head) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography. Poles not listed on FIS bio.
World Cup race boot line, 96mm last, adjustable flex, Race Balance geometry, FIS-approved sole
Poles
Leki
Race-stock alpine pole used by Leki-sponsored World Cup athletes
Gloves
Level
Race-stock alpine glove line
Setup verified 22 September 2026