Ski Jumping
Granerud's VM Replacement is Confirmed
February 24, 2025 / Eurosport
Robert Johansson has been announced as the replacement for Halvor Egner Granerud in the World Championship team after Granerud suffered a knee injury. Johansson is returning to competition after strong performances in the Continental Cup in the USA.
Granerud's World Championship Replacement is Ready
February 24, 2025 / Eurosport
The Norwegian Ski Federation has announced that Robert Johansson will replace Halvor Egner Granerud in the World Championship team due to a recent knee injury sustained by Granerud. Johansson, who demonstrated excellent form in the Continental Cup in the USA, is expected to complement the team at the upcoming championships in Trondheim.
Ski Jumping – Selina Freitag Second at WM General Probe in Hinzenbach
February 23, 2025 / sportschau.de
Selina Freitag secured her sixth consecutive podium finish by finishing second at the World Cup test event in Hinzenbach. Missing her first individual victory by only 2.5 points, the German jumper expressed satisfaction with her performance ahead of the upcoming Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, while teammate Katharina Schmid struggles to find her form.
Prevc Wins – Ski Jumping: Seifriedsberger Third in Hinzenbach
February 22, 2025 / krone.at
Slovenian ski jumper Nika Prevc, at just 19 years old, celebrated her fifth consecutive victory in Hinzenbach, widening her overall World Cup lead. The competition, which served as the first of two World Championship trial events, also saw a strong performance by the Austrian team with Jacqueline Seifriedsberger finishing third and Lisa Eder closely behind.
Again Second: Freitag Must Wait for Her First Victory
February 22, 2025 / Sport1
German ski jumper Selina Freitag continued her podium streak during the World Championship trial event (WM-Generalprobe) in Hinzenbach, finishing second once again behind Slovenia’s Nika Prevc. Despite achieving longer jumps, Freitag’s overall scores were lower, leaving her still awaiting her first career win. The event also featured notable performances by Jacqueline Seifriedsberger, Katharina Schmid, Juliane Seyfarth, Emely Torazza, and Luisa Görlich, setting the stage ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim.
Kamil Stoch in Crisis: 'He Has Already Decided on the Olympics'
February 22, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article covers Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch’s current crisis following his exclusion from the world championship team by coach Thomas Thurnbichler. Despite questions about his future motivation, a psychologist from the Polish Olympic Committee suggests that the way the news was delivered will not affect Stoch’s decision, noting that he has already made up his mind about his participation in next year’s Olympic Games.
Johansson Wins in USA – Secures Bid for World Championship Spot
February 21, 2025 / Eurosport
Robert Johansson won the first of four Continental Cup ski jumping events in Iron Mountain, USA, posting strong jumps that secured the final World Championship ticket for Norway following Halvor Egner Granerud’s injury. Other notable competitors included Markus Müller, Markus Eisenbichler, and Fredrik Villumstad, with Johansson showing consistent performance across both rounds.
TVN's Decision is Unbelievable! Iconic World Cup Ski Jumping Competitions Removed from Air
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Two World Cup ski jumping competitions scheduled for March have been moved from TVN to the Metro station. The article details the scheduling changes and discusses potential impacts on ratings, as well as noting the absence of key Polish athletes in the competition for the season's title.
Famous Ski Jumper Withdraws from World Championships – Dire News
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Egner Granerud has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Trondheim due to a knee injury sustained during a training camp in Lillehammer. In a press conference, Granerud expressed his despair over missing the competition, and further medical evaluations confirmed that surgery is required. The 28‐year‐old, a multiple medalist at previous championships and a two-time World Cup winner, now faces a setback ahead of one of the biggest events in ski jumping.
Female High Flyers – Women Jump Further Than Men
February 21, 2025 / krone.at
The article discusses the debate over media visibility and fair pay for professional female ski jumpers. It highlights that although the hill record at the venue is held by a woman, male competitors earn significantly more prize money, and this issue is set against the backdrop of the World Cup weekend in Hinzenbach.
Kamil Stoch Threatens to Show the Middle Finger Over Exclusion from World Championships
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The article details the controversy surrounding the exclusion of 37-year-old Kamil Stoch from the Polish team for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Former ski jumper Jan Ziobro criticizes Austrian coach Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision, warning that if Stoch retires soon, the loss of his expertise could be marked by a symbolic middle finger gesture.
Thomas Thurnbichler Breaks Ranks: Surprising Insights
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Thomas Thurnbichler, the Austrian ski jumping coach, has deviated from the norm by arranging for the Polish ski jumpers to stay in separate accommodation during their preparations for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. This bold decision, which has been in the works for months, is designed to provide the athletes with a calm and distraction-free environment.