Benjamin Karl
Benjamin Karl is an accomplished Austrian snowboarder known for his expertise in the parallel giant slalom and snowboard cross disciplines. He has represented Austria in multiple international competitions, including the Winter Olympics and World Championships, where he has earned several medals. Recently, he gained media attention for criticizing the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) for what he described as a demeaning approach towards athletes, highlighting the need for better treatment and respect within the sport.
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Benjamin Karl is another athlete in his 40s who won an individual gold at the Milano Cortina Games.
Jorrit Bergsma wins mass start to continue golden Winter Olympics for 40-somethings | Winter Olympics 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-02-22
Benjamin Karl became the oldest individual gold medallist in Winter Olympic history at age 40.
Cheating, Penisgate and boos for Vance: the 10 wildest stories of the Winter Olympics | Winter Olympics 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-22
Elana Meyers Taylor overtook Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl, 40.
Elana Meyers Taylor makes Winter Olympic history as oldest gold medal winnerUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17
Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl celebrated his gold medal win at the Winter Olympics with a tribute to his hero, Hermann Maier.
Benjamin Karl: The story behind a viral celebration at the Winter Olympics
United States· 2026-02-09
Benjamin Karl won gold at the end of his career and expressed concerns about the future of his sport.
Snowboard in Gefahr: Das IOC denkt darüber nach, Rennen aus dem Programm zu nehmen - Sport
Germany· 2026-02-09
Benjamin Karl won a second straight Olympic gold medal in the men’s parallel giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Benjamin Karl strips clothes celebrating snowboard gold medal at OlympicsUnited States· 2026-02-09
Benjamin Karl won a gold medal in the parallel giant slalom.
Российский саночник Репилов занял 14-е место. Что происходит на Играх — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-09
Benjamin Karl won the men's parallel giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Медальні підсумки Олімпійських ігор 2026 за 8 лютого| Зимові Олімпійські ігри-2026
Ukraine· 2026-02-09
Benjamin Karl defended his title and is one of the most successful snowboarders in history.
Snowboard der Frauen und Männer: Karl der Große gewinnt in Little Prag - SportGermany· 2026-02-08
Benjamin Karl became the first athlete to win four Olympic medals in snowboard by winning gold in the parallel giant slalom.
Austria’s Benjamin Karl, one of Milan Cortina’s old-man athletes, goes out with a bang by nailing Olympic gold in the parallel giant slalom snowboard race
Canada· 2026-02-08
Benjamin Karl is the defending Olympic champion who defeated Tim Mastnak in the semifinals.
Velika smola za Mastnaka, le za centimeter je ostal brez brona
Slovenia· 2026-02-08
Austria’s Benjamin Karl edged Gaudet by 0.68 seconds in the big final to capture gold.
Canadian snowboarder Arnaud Gaudet wins silver for first World Cup medalCanada· 2026-01-18
Benjamin Karl was defeated by Aaron March in the finals.
Gloria Kotnik v Cortini tik za desetericoSlovenia· 2025-12-13
Benjamin Karl, an Olympic champion in parallel giant slalom, expressed deep disappointment with the Austrian Ski Association's support for snowboarders.
Olimpijski prvak raztrgal avstrijsko smučarsko zvezo z znano predsednico na čeluSlovenia· 2025-10-23
Benjamin Karl is a snowboard star who made critical comments about the Austrian Ski Federation and Roswitha Stadlober.
ÖSV-Präsidentin Stadlober über die Tiraden von Snowboardstar Karl: "Fein ist das nicht" - Sport
Austria· 2025-10-17
Snowboarder Benjamin Karl criticizes the ÖSV for their disrespectful treatment.
Snowboarder Benjamin Karl kritisiert ÖSV: "Diese Herabwürdigung ist ein Wahnsinn" - WintersportAustria· 2025-10-16