Martin Koch (AUT)
Former ski jumper
Sporting success
The biggest achievements in his sports career
Olympic gold medallist, Torino 2006
3x World Championship gold medallist
3x Ski Flying World Championship gold medallist
2x Junior World Championship gold medallist
5 World Cup victories
Austrian Sportsman of the year in the team
Carinthian sportsman of the year
Current occupation
Co-commentator and pundit for ski jumping for the Austrian Television
lectures and workshops
Statement about Istria300
“When I was younger, Istria was our number one destination for family vacations. Since 2007, I own an apartment in Zambratija. After I finished my active career as a ski jumper, I started road cycling thanks to my friends Bernhard Eisel, Marco Haller and Thomas Rohregger. I got to know Istria on the bike pretty well now and I think it’s one of the most stunning, actually the best cycling area worldwide. Having the chance to ride 300 km on closed roads with a lot of enthusiastic riders is a must for me. I am really looking forward to Istria300 in October 2020.”