Alex Ovechkin: Biography, NHL Hockey Player, Olympian
The Washington Capitals star passed longtime record holder Wayne Gretzky with a wicked goal on Sunday.
www.biography.comAlex Ovechkin is commonly listed as 6 feet 3 inches tall, and recent bios still reflect that height. Reports and fan discussions vary slightly, with some sources pegging him between 6'2" and 6'3", but 6'3" remains the standard listing in official profiles.[3][5][6]
Key points to know
- Most current NHL and team bios list Ovechkin at 6'3" and around 238 pounds, consistent with his long-standing stature.[6][3]
- Height measurements can differ by source and rounding, and player height is sometimes updated in databases over time; the consensus listing remains 6'3" in recent profiles.[10][3]
- If you’re after the latest single-source confirmation, check Ovechkin’s current profile on the Capitals site or major sports databases, as they periodically refresh the measurements.[9][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest official profile entries and summarize any discrepancies in a short table.