Johann Olav Koss

About

Norwegian speed skater who became regarded as one of the best in history after winning four gold medals at two different Olympics.

Before Fame

After he became the Norwegian Junior Champion, he failed to qualify in his first event with the seniors.

Trivia

He was named Sports Illustrated magazine's Sportsman of the Year after winning three gold medals at the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Family Life

He married Belinda Stronach on December 31, 1999, but they divorced in 2003.

Associated With

He and Bonnie Blair are both gold medal-winning speed skaters.