Lake Placid native Tate Frantz competes in Men's Super Team ski jump competition

Lake Placid native Tate Frantz competes in Men's Super Team ski jump competition

Frantz, who has been nicknamed "Fly Guy" by friends and family, is one of the youngest Olympians from our region to compete in Milan Cortina.

Looking to learn about ski jumping? Head to Lake Placid's training facility

You may never guess it by looking at the outside of a brick building in Lake Placid, but behind its walls, some are training to reach Olympic glory in ski jumping. Ski jumpers take pride in the thrill-seeking competition, and it is an exclusive team, with only six ski jumpers going to Milan Cortina from the States: two from Utah, two from Colorado, one from Illinois and one from New York. Ski jumpers took flight in Lake Placid’s first Winter Oly…

Cheering on Adirondack Olympians - Adirondack Almanack

With the Olympic Training Facility located in Lake Placid, the Adirondacks are home to many winter Olympic athletes. Explore the list below to learn more about some of the games’ standout athletes with ties to the region. Tate Frantz, ski jumping Tate Frantz, 20, grew up and resides in Lake Placid. This is Tate’s first Olympic games. In the men’s ski jumping normal hill individual event, Tate ranked 21 out of 50 athletes. Team USA’s mixed ski ju…