Ski Jumping
Valentin Foubert eliminated from Super Team ski jumping, reflects on his 2026 Olympics: "It was a good experience"
February 16, 2026 / L'Équipe
French ski jumper Valentin Foubert, eliminated with Jules Chervet in the second round of the Super Team at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Olympics, looks back on his first Olympic Games with a positive perspective. Foubert says the event was tough but rewarding, praising the inclusive Super Team format and noting he learned lessons about mental preparation.
Kacper Tomasiak in a strong relay of generations — the teenager who is saving Polish ski jumping
February 16, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet
A Polish sports columnist praises 19-year-old Kacper Tomasiak for energising Poland’s ski jumping at a time when the discipline teetered on the edge of crisis. The article says Tomasiak’s breakthrough has provided a vital morale boost and a narrative that the sport can build on, especially after the recent Olympic results in Predazzo (Milano‑Cortina 2026).
Sven Hannawald reacts to Olympic decision — words that will please Poles
February 16, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Legendary German jumper Sven Hannawald commented live on ARD about the controversial cancellation of the third round in the Olympic pairs (duet) competition. He called the decision "a tragedy for Germany," but also said something that will make Polish fans happy: he suggested Poland did not want to win under such circumstances. The piece also recalls Kacper Tomasiak and Paweł Wąsek's silver and the discussion around the annulled jump.
Outcry after series cancelled at the Olympics — they name the hero: Maciej Maciusiak
February 16, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet
Poland's Kacper Tomasiak and Paweł Wąsek won Olympic silver in the team large hill event in Predazzo after the final round was cancelled following Tomasiak's unexpectedly short jump in extremely difficult conditions. Journalists and experts praised Polish team leader Maciej Maciusiak for withdrawing the national team from the World Cup ahead of the Games and preparing them well — many called his decision decisive for the Polish success and criticised the jury's handling of the competition.
How Poles reacted to the Olympic medal — they can't believe it
February 16, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet
Polish ski jumpers Paweł Wąsek and Kacper Tomasiak won a surprising Olympic medal after an extraordinary sequence of events: the FIS cancelled the final round just before the last three jumpers, which changed the standings and handed Poland silver. The article quotes Wąsek and Tomasiak reacting in disbelief and gives context about Tomasiak’s third Olympic medal and difficult individual attempt that ultimately did not count.
Maciej Maciusiak moved to tears after Poland's Olympic medal — his reaction
February 16, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet
Poland took the silver medal in the Olympic team pairs (duets) ski jumping event in dramatic fashion after the final round was cancelled, preserving the Polish podium place. Coach Maciej Maciusiak became emotional on air, praising his athletes and describing the roller‑coaster of decisions and conditions that led to the medal.
Johann André Forfang in tears
February 16, 2026 / Eurosport
Short Eurosport video showing Norwegian ski jumper Johann André Forfang overcome with emotion at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Olympics. The clip is a brief highlight from the Games and is published alongside related videos from the Norwegian ski jumping team at the event.
Grief Instead of Celebration: Katharina Schmid’s Olympic Career Ends in Tears
February 15, 2026 / sportschau.de (WDR)
German ski jumper Katharina Schmid, who postponed her retirement to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ended her final Olympic appearance in Predazzo in disappointment after failing to qualify for the second round on the large hill. Strong tail wind and a short 96.5 m jump left Schmid emotional, though she took solace in having been the German flag-bearer at the opening ceremony and in teammates’ supportive words.
How women's ski jumping has grown since its Olympic debut in 2014: "Now there’s a real chance to turn pro"
February 15, 2026 / L'Équipe
The article explains how women's ski jumping has developed since it was added to the Olympic programme at Sochi 2014, culminating in the first Olympic large‑hill event for women at Milan‑Cortina 2026. It points to a deeper field, a more structured World Cup circuit, better professional opportunities and technical progress cited by pioneers such as Coline Mattel and officials at the French federation.
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Norway take gold and silver in women's large hill ski jumping — first time in history
February 15, 2026 / Eurosport
At the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Norway completed a landmark one‑two finish in the women's large hill ski jumping event. Anna Odine Strøm won gold (her second Olympic gold of the Games), team‑mate Eirin Maria Kvandal took silver, and Slovenia's Nika Prevc claimed bronze.
Milano Cortina 2026: Anna Odine Strøm wins Olympic gold ahead of Eirin Maria Kvandal
February 15, 2026 / NRK
Anna Odine Strøm won Olympic gold in the women's large hill at Milano Cortina 2026, with team-mate Eirin Maria Kvandal taking silver and Nika Prevc bronze. Strøm — who earlier in the Games won normal hill gold and a mixed team silver — said she finds the attention overwhelming and would rather go home and sleep than celebrate. Norway put on a dominant performance with several top finishes, and commentators called it one of the greatest Norwegian days in ski jumping history.
Austria’s 'Eagles': “Our own expectations are brutal”
February 15, 2026 / krone.at
Austria’s ski jump team are still waiting for a medal at the Olympic Games in Italy. With the debut of the Super-Team event on Tuesday evening they have one last chance — and the pressure from the public is high, but the internal pressure within the team is even greater. Jan Hörl is set to start in the Super-Team competition as Austria chases Olympic success.