Torin Koos
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Torin Christian•Koos |
| Used name | Torin•Koos |
| Born | 19 July 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | Leavenworth Winter Sports Club/University of Utah, Westminster College |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Torin Koos was a cross-country skier who was a four-time TeamUSA Olympian, specializing in the sprint events. His best Olympic finish was ninth in the 2010 team sprint, alongside Andy Newell.
Koos won six USA Championships and was a seven-time US SuperTour Champion. He competed in the World Cup with one podium, a third in a sprint event in Estonia in 2007. He also appeared at the World Championships six consecutive times between 2001 and 2011, placing 10th in team sprint in 2011.
Koos was a runner in college at the University of Utah, in addition to being on the ski team. He later studied in a master’s program in communications at Westminster College.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Torin Koos | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | 35 | |||||
| 2006 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Torin Koos | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | 36 | |||||
| 2010 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Torin Koos | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | 36 | |||||
| 4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States | 13 | ||||
| Team Sprint, Men (Olympic) | Andy Newell | 9 | ||||
| 2014 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Torin Koos | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | 37 | |||||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) |