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My Take
Every time I watch Ryōyū Kobayashi fly, I sit up straighter. From the tiny village of Matsuo in Iwate, he turned himself into one of ski jumping's all-time greats: 37 World Cup individual wins, two overall titles, three Four Hills crowns, and an individual Olympic gold, with a Medal with Purple Ribbon to match. What strikes me is that those distances aren't pure nerve; they demand a delicate read of the air and an almost unnatural core stability. A boy from snow country learning to defy gravity better than anyone is, all by itself, a complete story. He's a genuine point of pride, and I'll champion him without hesitation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryōyū Kobayashi
- Name (Japanese)
- 小林陵侑
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- November 8, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Matsuo, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ski jumper / Nordic combined skier
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Medal with Purple Ribbon
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryōyū Kobayashi born?
Born November 8, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Ryōyū Kobayashi from?
Ryōyū Kobayashi is from Matsuo, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
What does Ryōyū Kobayashi do?
Ryōyū Kobayashi works as ski jumper, Nordic combined skier.
How tall is Ryōyū Kobayashi?
Ryōyū Kobayashi is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.