Johann Olav Koss
Speed Skater and Olympic Champion
Born
October 29th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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A celebrated speed skater, Koss dominated the sport in the 1990s, achieving remarkable success at the Winter Olympics. Specializing in the long-distance events, he won three gold medals at the 1994 Lillehammer Games. Following a distinguished athletic career, Koss pursued a career in medicine, earning a medical degree and practicing as a physician.
Won three gold medals at the 1994 Winter Olympics
Set multiple world records in speed skating
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