Christopher "Grothus" Grotheer
Born: 31.07.1992
Christopher "Grothus" Grotheer
CURRENT
sporting goals of an overall World Cup victory
and further medals at major events.
Greatest successes
2019 World Championship Gold, Whistler im Team
2020 World Championship Gold, Altenberg im Einzel
2021 World Championship Gold, Altenberg im Einzel
2021 World Championship Gold, Altenberg Mixed-Team
2022 Olympic gold, Peking
Motto
"One must attempt the impossible in order to achieve the possible."
Hermann Hesse
Your Oberhof
I associate Oberhof with my youth at the sports high school and my time as an athlete. For several years now, Oberhof has also been my home away from sports.
What was your sporting career like?
2004 Started as a ski jumper at the Oberhof sports high school
2007 Change to skeleton and active until today
Who are your role models?
André Lange
Martins Dukurs
What was the most emotional moment of your sporting career?
My surprising World Championship title in Altenberg in 2020. After a disappointing start to the 2019/20 season, I was still able to celebrate my greatest success to date at the home World Championships.
What was the biggest sporting disappointment for you?
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. I couldn't live up to my own expectations with 8th place.
What are your goals for the future?
I would like to win the overall World Cup and more medals at major events.
... because Oberhof feels like home and it's easy to combine sport with private life.
