Simon Kot (full name: Simon Jakub Kot) is a Polish ski jumper, born on July 26, 1991 in Limanowa, Poland. He is known for his achievements in ski jumping, as well as his participation in the Polish national team in international competitions.
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- Sports career: Simon Kot started ski jumping at a young age. As his skills developed, he joined competition at various professional levels.
- World Cup debut: His World Cup debut took place on December 6, 2008 in Klingenthal, Germany. As his career progressed, he competed in World Cup events on various hills around the world.
- World Cup successes: Simon Kot has achieved several successful results in the World Cup. His most important successes are the victory in the individual competition in Planica (Slovenia) in the 2017/2018 season, as well as several podium finishes.
- Competing at the World Championships and Olympic Games: Kot represented Poland at the World Ski Jumping Championships and the Winter Olympics. He has several good places to his credit, as well as a bronze medal in the team at the World Championships in Lahti (2017).
- Polish ski jumping team: Simon Kot was an important member of the Polish ski jumping team, which achieved significant success on the international stage, such as podium places in team competitions.
- Health challenges: Throughout his career, Simon Kot has struggled with injuries that have affected his ability to compete in some seasons.
- Activities beyond ski jumping: Simon Kot is active not only on the hill, but also on social media, where he shares his experiences and daily life.
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- Ski club: Simon Kot is associated with the AZS Zakopane ski club. It is in his colors that he represents Poland internationally.
- Crystal Ball winner in the Continental Cup: In the 2012/2013 season, Simon Kot won the Crystal Ball in the Continental Cup's overall standings, demonstrating his considerable success in this lower-ranked series of ski jumping competitions.
- First victory in the World Cup: His first World Cup victory came in March 2017 in Planica (Slovenia). It was a special achievement for him and for the Polish jumping team.
- Disqualification for costume error: In the 2016/2017 season, during a competition in Willingen, Germany, Kot was disqualified for a dress code violation, resulting in the cancellation of his jumps.
- Interest in music: Simon Kot is also interested in music. He plays the guitar and in some photos he can be seen holding this instrument.
- Positive attitude: Simon Kot is known for his positive attitude and smile. He often shares photos on social media of his travels and activities outside of ski jumping.
- Associated with the Tatras: As a ski racer, Simon Kot has close ties to the Tatra region, especially to his native Limanowa and Zakopane, which are important ski jumping centers in Poland.
- Other sports interests: In addition to ski jumping, Simon Kot is also interested in other winter sports, such as alpine skiing.
- Joint team success: Simon Kot was a member of the Polish ski jumping team that won the bronze medal in the team competition at the 2017 World Championships in Lahti. This is an important achievement for Polish ski jumping.