Marius Lindvik facts for kids
Marius Lindvik, born on June 27, 1998, is a talented Norwegian ski jumper and an Olympic gold medalist. He is known for his impressive jumps and has won many important medals in the sport.
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| Country | Norway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 June 1998 Sørum, Norway |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ski club | Rælingen SK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best | 245.5 m (805 ft) Planica, 27 March 2022 |
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| World Cup career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seasons | 2016–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Individual wins | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team wins | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiv. podiums | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team podiums | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiv. starts | 172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team starts | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| Updated on 16 February 2025. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contents
Early Career and Junior Success
Marius started his international career at a young age. He won a silver medal in the normal hill event at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics. This was a great start to his journey in ski jumping.
He also did very well at the Junior World Championships. In 2016, he helped his team win a silver medal. In 2018, he had an amazing year, winning a bronze medal with his team, a gold medal in the mixed team event, and an individual gold medal. These wins showed he was a rising star.
Climbing the Ranks
Marius first competed in the Continental Cup in 2015. This is a step below the main World Cup circuit. He earned his first podium (a top-three finish) in December 2017 and his first victory in January 2018. He even won the overall winter circuit of the Continental Cup that season.
His first appearance in the top-level FIS Ski Jumping World Cup was in December 2015. He later earned his first World Cup points in January 2018, finishing 8th in a competition. He also helped his team achieve a third-place finish.
Olympic and World Championship Achievements
One of Marius's biggest achievements came at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. He won a gold medal in the men's large hill individual competition. This is a very prestigious award in ski jumping.
He has also won several medals at the World Championships. In 2023, he earned a silver medal with his team. In 2025, he won two gold medals: one in the individual normal hill event and another in the mixed team large hill event. He also secured a bronze medal with his team in the large hill event that same year.
Marius also has medals from the FIS Ski Flying World Championships. In 2022, he won a gold medal in the individual competition and a bronze medal with his team. Ski flying involves jumping on even larger hills, aiming for incredible distances.
Challenges and Sportsmanship
In 2025, Marius faced a challenge at the World Championships in Trondheim. He lost a silver medal due to a technical issue with his ski suit. This incident caused a lot of discussion in the sports world. It shows how precise the rules are in ski jumping.
Marius represents the Rælingen SK sports club. He comes from Frogner i Sørum, Norway.
World Cup Success
Marius has had a strong presence in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. He has achieved several top finishes in the overall standings. In the 2019/20 season, he finished 7th overall and earned a silver medal in the prestigious Four Hills Tournament. He also secured a bronze medal in the Raw Air and Willingen Six tours.
In the 2021/22 season, he finished 3rd overall in the World Cup standings. He also won another silver medal in the Four Hills Tournament and the Planica 7 tour.
Marius has won 8 individual World Cup events. His first win was on January 1, 2020, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. He continued his winning streak with victories in places like Innsbruck, Zakopane, Bischofshofen, Willingen, Oslo, and Planica. His win in Planica on March 27, 2022, was on a flying hill, which is where ski jumpers achieve their longest distances.
See also
In Spanish: Marius Lindvik para niños
