Johann Andre Forfang Norwegian ski jumper Date of Birth: 07.07.1995 Country: Norway

1. Early Accomplishments and Debut
2. Competitive Debut and Rising Stardom
3. Olympic Silver Medalist

Early Accomplishments and Debut

Johann André Forfang, a Norwegian ski jumper, began his international career in earnest, earning a bronze medal with the Norwegian team at the Junior World Championships in 2014. The following year, he achieved significant success by claiming both individual and team gold medals at the Junior World Championships. In December 2014, Forfang made a successful debut at the senior level, securing a 12th place finish in Engelberg, Switzerland.

Competitive Debut and Rising Stardom

Forfang's 2014-2015 season marked his competitive debut at the Four Hills Tournament, where he placed 21st overall. A major highlight came in February 2015 when he earned his first podium finish in the World Cup, placing third in Vikersund, Norway, in the ski flying event. Later that year, Forfang competed in the World Championships in Falun, Sweden. Although he was disqualified in the normal hill competition, he finished 18th in the large hill event.

Olympic Silver Medalist

The 2015-2016 season began with success for Forfang. He won two bronze medals in Lillehammer, Norway, and Nizhny Tagil, Russia, in World Cup events. His Olympic debut at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games proved to be a momentous occasion. On the first day of competition, Forfang performed exceptionally on the K-98 hill, securing a silver medal, his first Olympic medal.