Simon Ammann
Swiss ski jumper with Olympic titles
Born
June 25th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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This athlete specialized in ski jumping and achieved significant success on the international stage. Victories included two gold medals in both the normal hill and the large hill events at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, marking the beginning of an illustrious career. Additional participation in multiple World Championships resulted in further podium finishes. This athlete remained competitive over several seasons, demonstrating remarkable consistency and skill in ski jumping competitions.
Won gold medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics
Achieved multiple World Championship medals
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