Polish · Zakopane, Poland · Born 25 May 1987Polish ski jumper and three-time Olympic champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest ski jumpers in history with multiple major tournament wins.
Born in Zakopane, Poland on May 25, 1987, Kamil Stoch grew up in the heart of the country's winter sports culture. The mountain town, nestled in the Tatra Mountains, provided the perfect environment for developing his ski jumping talents from an early age. Stoch began competing professionally in the early 2000s, gradually establishing himself within Poland's national ski jumping program. Stoch's breakthrough came during the 2013-14 season when he emerged as one of the sport's dominant forces. At the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, he captured two gold medals, winning both the individual normal hill and large hill competitions, while also contributing to Poland's team victory on the large hill. His success continued at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, where he successfully defended his large hill individual title, becoming the first ski jumper since the 1970s to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in that event. The Four Hills Tournament, ski jumping's most prestigious annual competition, became Stoch's signature achievement. He claimed victory in this demanding four-stage competition three times: 2017, 2018, and 2021. These triumphs established him among an elite group of multiple Four Hills champions. Throughout his career, Stoch has accumulated numerous World Cup victories and maintained consistent performance at the sport's highest level well into his thirties. Stoch's technical excellence has made him a model for aspiring ski jumpers worldwide. His exceptional body position during flight and precise telemark landings represent textbook technique that coaches regularly reference in instruction. As Poland's most decorated Winter Olympian, he has elevated his country's profile in winter sports and inspired a new generation of Polish ski jumpers. His longevity and sustained excellence have defined modern ski jumping, demonstrating how technical mastery and athletic dedication can maintain elite performance across multiple Olympic cycles.
Winning three Olympic gold medals and three Four Hills Tournaments
How They Played
Exceptional technique in flight position and landing, known for consistency under pressure
Lasting Impact
One of Poland's greatest winter sports athletes and among the most successful ski jumpers of all time
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 3x (2014 individual/team, 2018 individual)
- Four Hills Tournament 3x
- World Champion
- Olympic Gold Medal 2014 Individual Large Hill
- Olympic Gold Medal 2014 Team Large Hill
- Olympic Gold Medal 2018 Individual Large Hill
- Four Hills Tournament 2017
- Four Hills Tournament 2018
- World Championship 2013 Individual Large Hill
Polish Athletes