Nicole Burger
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 11 May 1994 |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Sport | Skeleton |
Nicole Burger (born 11 May 1994) is a South African skeleton racer.
Biography
Burger moved to the United Kingdom as a child, initially taking up athletics, rugby, and the heptathlon. She joined the Royal Air Force in 2019, later began skeleton racing as it was a sport offered by the military. She competed in her first international event in the Europe Cup in Bludenz in December 2023.[1]
She qualified to represent South Africa in the skeleton racing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics,[1] and was the country's flag bearer.[2]
References
- ^ a b de Villiers, Ockert (14 January 2026). "South African slider Nicole Burger: 'To potentially go to the Olympics in skeleton is crazy!'".
- ^ Tilley, Craig (6 February 2026). "Military athletes selected as flag bearers for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony".