Bill Demong

American Olympic Nordic Combined skier

Bill Demong - American Olympic Nordic Combined skier
Born

March 29th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in Nordic combined skiing, a sport that combines cross-country skiing and ski jumping. Achieved significant recognition by earning a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, becoming the first American to win gold in this event. Throughout the career, participated in multiple World Cup seasons and secured several podium finishes, showcasing exceptional skills in both components of the sport.

Won a gold medal in Nordic combined at the 2010 Olympics

Secured multiple podium finishes in World Cup events

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