Gender: Male
Alain Baxter is a Scottish former alpine skier who was formerly a professional specialising in the slalom discipline. He is best known for failing a drug test after finishing third in the men's slalom of the 2002 Winter Olympics, resulting in him being controversially stripped of the bronze medal; he would have become the first British person to win an Olympic medal in a skiing event. The use of a nasal inhaler purchased in the US had led to the presence of a banned substance in Baxter's urine. He was allowed to return to competition, although his appeal to have the medal reinstated failed. He competed in FIS events from 1991 to 2009 and became known as "The Highlander". In the World Cup events, he achieved eleven top-fifteen finishes and four top-ten results.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 24, 2024
On the name Alain Baxter, Alain means Handsome, Rock, Comely. Baxter means Baker.
The name Alain Baxter is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alain is commonly found in France, Belgium, Cameroon, and 89 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Alain is recorded 101,231 times globally, ranking it as the 573th most common name worldwide.
Alain is most prevalent in France, with 70,289 occurrences, making it the 16th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Alain is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #16 | 1 : 19 |
| Belgium | #25 | 1 : 36 |
| Cameroon | #8 | 1 : 86 |
| United States of America | #1,544 | 1 : 740 |
| Switzerland | #86 | 1 : 87 |
| Canada | #286 | 1 : 187 |
| Italy | #1,465 | 1 : 776 |
| Spain | #1,011 | 1 : 579 |
| Mexico | #1,345 | 1 : 869 |
| Netherlands | #1,241 | 1 : 625 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alain from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Alain Baxter is a Scottish former alpine skier who was formerly a professional specialising in the slalom discipline. He is best known for failing a drug test after finishing third in the men's slalom of the 2002 Winter Olympics, resulting in him being controversially stripped of the bronze medal; he would have become the first British person to win an Olympic medal in a skiing event. The use of a nasal inhaler purchased in the US had led to the presence of a banned substance in Baxter's urine. He was allowed to return to competition, although his appeal to have the medal reinstated failed. He competed in FIS events from 1991 to 2009 and became known as "The Highlander". In the World Cup events, he achieved eleven top-fifteen finishes and four top-ten results.
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