Ski Jumping
Ski Jumping World Cup Cancelled in Predazzo for 2025
June 07, 2024 / FIS Ski
The Ski Jumping World Cup event scheduled in Val di Fiemme for January 2025 has been canceled due to construction delays at the venue, which is being prepared for the 2026 Winter Olympics. FIS plans to organize summer Grand Prix competitions at the facility in 2025 as an alternative testing ground before the Olympics.
Excitement Builds as Narvik Set to Host the 2029 Ski World Championships
June 05, 2024 / sportschau.de
The FIS has awarded the Alpine Ski World Championships for 2029 to Narvik, Norway. This small town, located north of the Arctic Circle, has previously hosted five World Cup races. Norwegian ski stars expressed their excitement about the upcoming home championship.
Igor Medved Appointed Head Coach of Finnish Ski Jumping Team
June 01, 2024 / Yle
Igor Medved, a Slovenian, has been appointed as the new head coach for Finland's national men's ski jumping team, making him the second foreign coach in the team's history following Andreas Mitter. Due to financial constraints faced by the Finnish Ski Association, his salary will be financed by the Finnish Olympic Committee's high-performance sports boost until October 31.
Igor Medved to Succeed Lauri Hakola as Head Coach of Finnish Ski Jumping Team
May 20, 2024 / Yle
Lauri Hakola, the head coach of the Finnish ski jumping team, has decided not to continue in his role for personal reasons. Slovenian Igor Medved is expected to be his successor. Medved has previous experience as a head coach for Slovenia's B team and has confirmed ongoing negotiations for this position, although no formal agreement is yet in place.
Daniel Andre Tande Announces Retirement from Ski Jumping
May 04, 2024 / FIS Ski
Norwegian ski jumper Daniel Andre Tande has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 30 after a successful career that includes 8 World Cup victories and an Olympic gold medal. His decision comes after a serious fall in 2021, which made him reconsider his relationship with ski jumping.
Construction Begins on Copper Peak: The World's Largest Ski Flying Hill
May 01, 2024 / FIS
A new ski flying facility is being constructed at Copper Peak in northern Michigan, which will be the largest in the world capable of being used during summer. The facility will feature a hill size of 180 meters and will be entirely modernized with a cost of approximately 20 million US dollars. The project highlights the passionate efforts of local organizers and is backed by state funding.
Kuttin Appointed Head Coach of Women's Ski Jumping Team, Horngacher Continues
April 10, 2024 / Sportschau
The article announces that Heinz Kuttin will take over as the head coach for the German women's ski jumping team, taking over from interim coach Thomas Juffinger. Stefan Horngacher will continue as the head coach for the men's team. Previously associated with Nordic Combined, Kuttin brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Successes and Setbacks in the 2024 German Men's Ski Jumping Season
March 25, 2024 / Sportschau
The article reviews the German men's ski jumping team's season, highlighting their achievements and challenges. Highlights include podium finishes, a second place in the Four Hills Tournament, and successes at the Ski Flying World Championship. Despite the successes, some challenges persist, particularly towards the end of the season.
Rosenborg Wins Dramatic Bronze in Lillehammer
March 14, 2024 / Eurosport
Rosenborg secured a dramatic bronze medal at the ski jumping event in Lillehammer. The competition showcased exciting performances from various athletes, but Rosenborg's last jump sealed their podium finish, contributing significantly to their team's overall score and morale.
Microchips for Ski Jumping suits - levelling the playing field and reducing waste
March 08, 2024 / FIS Ski
The FIS has introduced a new procedure for ski jumping suits that includes marking them with NFC microchips to promote fairness and reduce material waste. Athletes will now be limited to a maximum of eight suits per season, encouraging a more level playing field between nations with differing resources.
Norway Dominates Team Ski Jumping Event in Lahti
March 02, 2024 / L'Équipe
Norway triumphed in the team ski jumping competition at Lahti, Finland, beating Austria and Germany. The Norwegian team, including Marius Lindvik and Halvor Egner Granerud, secured a commanding victory with a score of 935.2 points, outscoring Austria by 25.7 points.
Joséphine Pagnier Just Misses Podium in Hinzenbach
February 25, 2024 / L'Équipe
Joséphine Pagnier finished in fourth place during the ski jumping World Cup event at Hinzenbach, Austria. She achieved jumps of 86.5 and 88.5 meters, placing her fifth in the overall World Cup standings. Eva Pinkelnig won the event, followed by Nika Prevc and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger on the podium.