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Martin Koch was born on 22 January 1982 in Villach, Austria. He is a former professional ski jumper. Koch achieved his personal best jump of 241.5 m . Koch's career began in 1999 and he scored finishes in the top 3 in all ski jumping competitions 18 times. He has a total of 5 individual wins, the first one in Harrachov on 8 January 2011. Koch has 23 individual podiums. His medal collection is represented by an Olympic gold medal in the team large hill event in Turin in 2006, 3 gold medals in the same event from the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 2009 and 2011. Also 5 medals from FIS Ski Flying World Championships - 3 gold with the team in 2008, 2010 and 2012; one silver and one bronze in the Individual in 2008 and 2012. Martin Koch made his last World Cup jump on 22 March 2013 on the large hill in Planica. Then he retired from the sport.
Was nominated with collaborators Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus for Broadways 2002 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for "Mamma Mia!"
He was the main conductor of the orchestra for the Eurovision song contest 1998 in Birmingham and also arranged the interval act, a modern version of Holsts Jupiter.
His equipment consists of: skis: Fischer and and bindings: Win Air.
Has 23 individual podiums.
Made his World Cup debut in 1999.
Won 5 medals from FIS Ski Flying World Championships over the years - 3 gold the team event, one silver and one bronze in the individual event.
Has 5 individual wins.
His club is SV Villach-Kaernten.
Won 3 gold medals in the team large hill event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 2009 and 2011.
On 11 February 2011 achieved his personal best jump of 241.5 m (792 ft) in Vkersund.
Is a former ski jumper.
Won one gold Olympic medal in the team large hill event in 2006 in Turin.
Parents are Fritz and Ingrid Koch.
