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Philipp Raimund Clinches Olympic Gold Against All Odds

2/10/2026

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German ski jumper Philipp Raimund won an Olympic gold medal in Predazzo, Italy, despite never having won a World Cup event.
Raimund managed his fear of heights with the help of a mental coach.
Coach Stefan Horngacher praised Raimund's athleticism and technique and said the Olympic win was remarkable given his past struggles in individual competitions.
Raimund began ski jumping as a child, influenced by his older brother.

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German ski jumper Philipp Raimund won an Olympic gold medal in Predazzo, Italy, despite never having won a World Cup event.
Raimund managed his fear of heights with the help of a mental coach.
Coach Stefan Horngacher praised Raimund's athleticism and technique and said the Olympic win was remarkable given his past struggles in individual competitions.
Raimund began ski jumping as a child, influenced by his older brother.