Andreas Goldberger

Ski jumping, Olympic athlete

1972 –

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Who is Andreas Goldberger?

Andreas Goldberger is a former ski jumper.

He was one of the best in his sport during the 1990s. His favorite type of hill to jump from is known as the 'ski-flying' hill, where jumpers have travelled distances in the range of 240 metres.

In 1994 Planica Ski-Flying World Championships training series, he jumped 202m and became a first man ever to jump over 200 metres, but touched the snow and jump was not officially recognized as that and as a world record. In 2000 Planica World Cup team event he jumped 225 m and set the world record.

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Born
Nov 29, 1972
Ried im Innkreis
Also known as
  • Andi Goldberger
Nationality
  • Austria
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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