Ski Jumping
German Olympian Reveals Illness
November 23, 2024 / Sport1
Severin Freund, the former ski jumper and Olympic champion, has disclosed that he suffers from epilepsy. He shares his fears and concerns associated with this diagnosis, explaining why he chose to speak publicly about it now after years of silence about his condition.
Ski Jumping: Season End for Olympic Champion Huber
November 23, 2024 / Sport1
Olympic champion Daniel Huber will miss the entire ski jumping season due to knee surgery. After experiencing pain during training in Lillehammer, he was required to undergo an operation, marking a difficult time for the Austrian athlete who previously had to deal with injuries last season.
Saisonende für ÖSV-Ski Jumper Daniel Huber
November 23, 2024 / Krone
A tough news for the Austrian ski jumping community as Daniel Huber's season has come to an early end due to a cartilage fracture in his knee sustained during training. He will undergo surgery soon, marking another setback for the athlete who has faced knee injuries in the past.
Vonn set for return to World Cup, wildcard requested for St. Moritz
November 23, 2024 / Gazzetta
Lindsey Vonn is preparing for a comeback to competitive skiing after nearly six years since her retirement. The U.S. Ski Federation has applied for a wildcard entry for her to participate in the Super-G races in St. Moritz on December 21 and 22.
Schmid and Freitag Achieve German Double Podium
November 23, 2024 / SPORT1
In Lillehammer, German skiers Katharina Schmid and Selina Freitag secured a double podium finish, coming second and third respectively, behind Slovenia's Nika Prevc. This strong performance marks a positive start to the season for Germany under new coach Heinz Kuttin.
Norwegian 16-Year-Old Impresses – Sets New Best Score in World Cup
November 23, 2024 / Eurosport
16-year-old Ingvild Synnøve Midtskogen achieved an impressive fifth place at the World Cup opening in Lillehammer, surpassing her previous best results. Nika Prevc from Slovenia won the event convincingly, while Anna Odine Strøm secured fourth place for Norway.
World Cup in Ski Jumping - Lillehammer: Qualifications and Individual Competition [LIVE REPORT]
November 23, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
The first individual competition of the 2024/2025 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup season is underway in Lillehammer. A strong lineup is expected, featuring notable athletes including Poland's Kamil Stoch and Dawid Kubacki. Today's qualification begins at 14:45, followed by the competition at 16:00, as fans anticipate which athletes will shine and potentially become the season's new heroes.
Two Scary Scenes - Prevc Holds Ski Firm Mid-Flight, Bande Knocks Sundal Away
November 23, 2024 / Krone
The Austrian ski jumpers had a sensational start to the World Cup season, finishing in 2nd to 5th places. However, the competition in Lillehammer saw two alarming incidents, including Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal being unexpectedly pushed by a movable start mechanism and Domen Prevc experiencing a fall while unexpectedly holding onto a ski mid-flight, both incidents highlighting the dangers of the sport.
Paschke produces ‘perfect’ Lillehammer World Cup win
November 23, 2024 / FIS Ski Jumping
Pius Paschke achieved a remarkable victory at the Lillehammer World Cup, showcasing his skills despite challenging conditions. After initially placing sixth, he soared to first with a jump of 138.5m, securing a total of 317.1 points, while Austrian athletes Daniel Tschofenig and Maximilian Ortner rounded out the podium.
Austrian Ski Jumpers Shine - Four Austrians in Top Five in Lillehammer
November 23, 2024 / Krone
The recent ski jumping event in Lillehammer showcased strong performances from the Austrian contingent. With Pius Paschke from Germany winning the competition, Austrians Daniel Tschofenig, Maximilian Ortner, Stefan Kraft, and Jan Hörl claimed the second to fifth positions respectively, marking a remarkable start to the World Cup season for Austria's ski jumpers.
World Cup Season Opener - Pinkelnig Finishes Sixth in Prevc's Victory in Lillehammer
November 23, 2024 / Krone.at
Eva Pinkelnig finished sixth in the women's ski jumping World Cup opener in Lillehammer, missing the podium as Slovenia's Nika Prevc claimed a dominant victory. Pinkelnig described her performance as a solid start to the season, expressing confidence and improved self-belief after her jumps.
Scandalous Incident in Lillehammer - Was Hit by Advertising Wall: 'Very Scary'
November 23, 2024 / Eurosport
During the World Cup opening in Lillehammer, Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal faced a life-threatening situation when a track crew member accidentally released an item that hit him in the back. Fortunately, Sundal managed to complete a jump and land safely, although he described the incident as frightening and unacceptable.