Matthias Große

Matthias Große is the president of the Deutsche Eisschnelllauf- und Shorttrack Gemeinschaft (DESG), known for his controversial leadership style and background as a former bouncer and real estate entrepreneur. He gained media attention for his unconventional approaches to promoting speed skating in Germany and for his relationship with Olympic speed skating champion Claudia Pechstein, who faced scrutiny over her blood test results in the past.