TATE FRANTZ
Frantz grew up in the Adirondack Mountains of Lake Placid, NY in an outdoor family.
As the middle of three active boys, he spent his childhood building bike jumps in the forest, tow-skiing on unplowed roads behind a minivan, and doing flips out of the tree house into piles of leaves.
His early days were spent enjoying adventures mountain biking, rock climbing, trail running, multi-day hiking treks, and backcountry skiing.
After a knee injury, he switched from Nordic Combined to Special Jumping in 2023. Before going all-in with Ski Jumping he also played lacrosse and soccer and raced in Nordic and Alpine Skiing.
Born: March 28, 2005, Age 19
Hometown: Lake Placid, NY/ Lillehammer Norway —moved to Norway at age 16 for higher-level training opportunities and attended NTG boarding school
Family: Middle of 3 boys: Kai Frantz 22 (D1 Nordic), Trey 16 (Prep Soccer), Mom-Mimi Wacholder (former US Figure Skating Team Member) Father-Bennett Frantz
Education: NTG Lillehammer, Norway Graduated 2024
Interests include: Fly fishing, cliff jumping, trail running, mountain biking, nutrition, cooking
Work/Skills: Tour Guide and Ambassador of Sport, Assistant Coach, Public Speaking
Continued Educational/Career interests may include: Aeronautics, Special Forces, and Forensic Science– University Studies
“When I am not on the hill I am most content on the water. I love the stillness and the art of fly fishing.”
