1. Eight Olympics

A record for the ages.

Kasai holds the record for the most Winter Olympic appearances by any athlete — eight — spanning decades of ski jumping at the highest level.¹

2. Sochi 2014

Silver at 41.

At Sochi 2014, Kasai won individual large-hill silver and team large-hill bronze — becoming the oldest ski jumper ever to win a Winter Olympic medal.¹ He also won the 1992 Ski Flying World Championship.¹

3. The eternal jumper

Still going.

Kasai holds the record for the most World Cup starts in history — well over 500 across more than 35 seasons — and remains the oldest athlete to compete at the top level.¹ ⚠ Still active; records keep updating — check the latest.

4. Why he matters

A symbol of longevity.

Kasai is one of the most extraordinary endurance stories in sport — a fixture of Japan’s strong winter tradition, alongside stars like Nao Kodaira and Yuzuru Hanyu.

Frequently asked questions

What is Noriaki Kasai’s biggest record?
The most Winter Olympic appearances by any athlete — eight.

Did he win an Olympic medal?
Yes — individual silver and team bronze at Sochi 2014, as the oldest ski-jump medallist ever.

Why is he called “Kamikaze”?
It is his long-standing nickname, reflecting his fearless, all-out jumping style.