Ski Jumping
World Champion Admits to Cheating. He Reveals What He Did!
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Andreas Kuettel, a former ski jumper, has come forward admitting to cheating during his career by using hair spray on his suit to manipulate the airflow. This revelation comes in the wake of a scandal involving Norwegian ski jumpers who altered their suits to achieve better performance.
Adam Małysz is not concealing, he wants a total revolution
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Adam Małysz speaks candidly about the current state of ski jumping in Poland and advocates for significant changes. He criticizes the merging of men's and women's events and presents two revolutionary ideas to rejuvenate the sport.
New World Champion Comes Forward About Cheating: "Sprayed Our Jump Suits with Hairspray"
March 17, 2025 / NRK
Former ski jumping star Andreas Küttel admits to using hairspray on his jump suits to reduce air flow, revealing a culture of cheating in the sport. His allegations come alongside a recent scandal involving Norwegian jumpers and manipulated suits, leading to several suspensions and calls for reform in ski jumping regulations.
Poland's Team for the World Cup in Lahti Announced! Decision Made on Piotr Żyła
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The Polish team for the upcoming World Cup in Lahti has been announced, revealing that Piotr Żyła will not compete as he prepares for the season finale in Planica. The squad includes experienced jumpers like Kamil Stoch and Dawid Kubacki, marking an exciting lead-up to the competitions.
Sudden Turn in Kamil Stoch's Case and Letalnica: All Due to Norwegian Scandal
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
A recent scandal involving Norwegian ski jumpers and their suits may open the door for Kamil Stoch to compete at Letalnica for the 19th consecutive time. Stoch has struggled this season but is now likely to qualify for the final event after the disqualification of Norwegian athletes.
They want new penalties after the skiing scandal. Clear proposal
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Following the equipment manipulation scandal at the World Championships in Trondheim, there are calls for stricter penalties for ski jumpers. Severin Freund has suggested new proposals that could discourage such behaviors in the future, emphasizing the need for more serious consequences than just disqualification from individual events.
Severin Freund Calls for New Penal System After Ski Jumping Scandal: 'There’s Something Wrong with the System'
March 17, 2025 / NRK
Severin Freund has expressed the need for a new penal system in light of the recent ski jumping scandal that resulted in multiple disqualifications. He criticizes the current penalties and emphasizes the need for clearer regulations regarding breaches of rules in the sport.
What’s next for RAW Air? World Cup chief breaks silence after disaster in Vikersund
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The recent scandal in ski jumping has overshadowed the sport, with the ongoing RAW Air tournament being impacted by expectations and controversies. Following the disqualification of Norwegian jumpers amidst the scandal, concerns are raised about the future format and organization of the tournament, as World Cup director Sandro Pertile emphasizes the need for discussions with the Norwegian federation regarding necessary changes ahead.
The Jumping Scandal: Boys Who Cheat and Girls Who Compete
March 16, 2025 / NRK
The article discusses the recent scandal in Norwegian ski jumping where male athletes were suspended due to cheating allegations, contrasting this with the successes of female jumpers during the Raw Air competition. It highlights the moral implications of such actions in the context of gender equality in sports and the hopes for a future where women are recognized for their achievements without association to male misconduct.
Dawid Kubacki Couldn't Withstand the Pressure. Cameras Captured His Gesture Towards the Judges
March 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Dawid Kubacki struggled during the first round of the ski jumping competition in Vikersund, jumping only 142.5m, a performance that left him without a chance to advance. After the jump, he expressed his frustration towards the judges with a symbolic gesture regarding the poor wind conditions he faced while jumping.
Sudden twist during the jumping competition. It had to end this way. Three Poles were affected
March 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
A competition in Vikersund took an unexpected turn as difficult weather conditions led to disappointing jumps for three Polish ski jumpers, who were unable to qualify for the next round. Despite this, the competition saw stellar performances from others, with Domen Prevc emerging victorious and securing the prestigious Raw Air title.
Slowene wins - Vikersund: Kraft narrowly misses the podium
March 16, 2025 / Krone.at
In the recent Ski Flying event at Vikersund, Stefan Kraft finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium behind Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi. The competition was won by Slovenia's Domen Prevc, who achieved an impressive jump of 247 meters. This event marks a crucial moment in the competition season as athletes gear up for the final events.