Simon Ammann Bio: Wife, Son, Age, Height, Net Worth, Olympic Golds, Tournament

Simon Ammann is a Swiss ski jumper and four-time Olympic individual gold medalist, achieving the rare double-double in both normal hill and large hill events at Salt Lake City 2002 and Vancouver 2010.

He is a two-time overall World Cup champion (2007, 2010), the 2007 Four Hills Tournament winner, and the only ski jumper to win five individual Olympic golds.

Known for his signature round glasses and aerodynamic precision, Ammann remains one of the most successful and enduring figures in ski jumping history.

Profile

• Full Name: Simon Ammann
• Stage Name: Simon Ammann
• Born: June 25, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Grabs, St. Gallen, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Occupation: Ski Jumper
• Height: 1.73m
• Parents: Heinrich Ammann and Margrit Ammann
• Siblings: 4
• Spouse: Yana Yanovskaya (m. 2010)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Simon Ammann was born on June 25, 1981, in Grabs, a village in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. His father, Heinrich (“Heiri”) Ammann, and mother, Margrit Ammann, raised him alongside four siblings in a family deeply connected to winter sports.

Ammann began ski jumping at age eight on the local club hill in Wildhaus and completed his Swiss Matura (high-school diploma) while training full-time. He is fluent in German, French, and English. He is of Swiss ethnicity, though his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Simon Ammann stunned the ski jumping world at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, winning both normal hill and large hill gold as a 20-year-old underdog, earning the nickname “Harry Potter” for his glasses and youthful appearance. He repeated the double at Vancouver 2010, becoming the first ski jumper to win four individual Olympic golds.

Between these triumphs, he claimed the overall World Cup title in 2007 and 2010, won the Four Hills Tournament in 2007, and secured World Championship team gold in 2007 and 2011.

Ammann dominated the early 2010s, adding multiple World Cup victories and consistent podiums despite rule changes affecting his signature style. He won the inaugural Ski Flying World Championship team gold in 2010 and earned individual bronze in ski flying at the 2018 World Championships.

Despite injuries and the rise of younger competitors, he remained competitive into his 40s, winning his last World Cup event in 2020 at age 38.

Simon Ammann continues to compete selectively on the World Cup circuit, focusing on major events like the Four Hills Tournament and Planica finals. He trains with Swiss-Ski’s elite group and serves as a mentor to the next generation.

Off the hill, he works as a brand ambassador and advocates for youth development in winter sports through his foundation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @simonammann
• Facebook Handle: Simon Ammann
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Simon Ammann married Russian-born Yana Yanovskaya in June 2010. The couple welcomed their son, Théodore, in 2016.

Ammann divides his time between his home in Unterwasser, Toggenburg, and training bases in Engelberg and Planica. He enjoys cycling, golf, and spending time with family in the Swiss Alps.

Net Worth

Simon Ammann has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He built his wealth through Olympic bonuses, World Cup prize money, long-term sponsorships with Fischer, Audi, and Helvetia, appearance fees at major tournaments, and ambassadorial roles in Swiss winter sports.