Overview

• Max Bolkart, the first West German to win the prestigious Four Hills Tournament in 1959/60, has passed away at the age of 92, as confirmed by his daughter Margret Bolkart-Fetz.
• Bolkart, who nearly achieved a Grand Slam in 1960, was the oldest living winner of the tournament until his death on April 26, 2025, following a battle with severe dementia.
• After retiring from competitive ski jumping in 1965, Bolkart worked as an electrician in his hometown of Oberstdorf until 1996 and remained connected to the sport in various roles, including as an honorary guest attendant at the tournament.
• His trophies and memorabilia, including a unique 1960 gift of a pressure cooker, are preserved at his family’s hotel, reflecting his enduring influence on the ski-jumping community.
• Bolkart's innovative style and achievements continue to inspire, with his name regularly appearing in tournament records and his contributions celebrated by the ski-jumping world.