Ski Jumping
Ski Jumping: Kasai Breaks Insane Record – Could Qualify for the World Championships?
February 16, 2025 / SPORT1
Legendary ski jumper Noriaki Kasai set a new record in Sapporo during his 579th World Cup appearance. At 52, he extended multiple age-related records and now faces speculation about a potential nomination for the upcoming Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, which would mark his 14th appearance.
Polish Ski Jumper Achieves Career-Best Result and Overwhelming Joy After the Jump
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Anna Twardosz recorded the best result of her career by finishing 15th in the World Cup event in Ljubno. Her performance, which included jumps of 79.5 m and 79 m to amass 192.9 points, marked a significant improvement over her previous 37th place finish, while Slovenian Nika Prevc continued her dominant season with a victory.
Prevc Wins Again – Austrian Skier Dominates in Ljubno
February 16, 2025 / Krone
Slovenian ski jumper Nika Prevc secured her fourth consecutive victory—and her ninth of the World Cup season—at the home event in Ljubno. With strong performances from Austrian rivals Lisa Eder and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger, the competition set the stage for the upcoming World Championships, especially as the Norwegian team withdrew following an injury to Thea Minyan Björseth.
Ski Jumping: Freitag Beaten Again Only by Prevc
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
Ski jumper Selina Freitag showed excellent form ahead of the World Championships by finishing second in both jumps in Ljubno, narrowly edged out both times by Slovenia’s top competitor Nika Prevc. The article also highlights improvements from world champion Katharina Schmid and a comeback by Luisa Görlich, while a severe fall ended Norwegian jumper Thea Minyan Björseth’s season.
Ski Jumper Selina Freitag a Force in Ljubno
February 16, 2025 / sportschau.de
German ski jumper Selina Freitag impressed at the World Cup in Ljubno by recording two long jumps of 88.0 and 95.5 meters to finish second, only behind series leader Nika Prevc. The article outlines her consistent performance amid varying conditions, contrasts her ease with the struggles of other competitors, and notes injury setbacks for some, including Norway’s Thea Minyan Björseth.
Crash Drama Has Serious Consequences
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
Norwegian ski jumper Thea Minyan Björseth suffered severe injuries to her knee and elbow after a heavy fall during a World Cup event in Ljubno. As a result, she will miss the rest of the season, including the home World Championships in Trondheim. This incident comes on the heels of a similar setback for fellow Norwegian Silje Opseth, who broke her ACL in Sapporo earlier.
He's 52 and Still Not Satisfied! Noriaki Kasai Reveals His Goal
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Ski jumping icon Noriaki Kasai, now 52, has reaffirmed his passion for the sport as he competed in a recent Sapporo World Cup event. Despite finishing 45th in the competition, Kasai maintains that his sights are set on taking part in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, underscoring his enduring dedication.
Paweł Wąsek Gets Candid After Sapporo World Cup: 'It’s Not a Big Success'
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Paweł Wąsek expressed his disappointment following two World Cup competitions in Sapporo, where he finished 19th and 17th. He admitted that while his early flight phase was promising, his take-off speed was lacking, and he plans to review his performance with his coaches ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim.
Kamil Stoch Asked About Thomas Thurnbichler’s Decision on the World Championships Squad – In Brief!
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch discussed his performance at Sapporo and was asked about his potential inclusion in the World Championships squad. Despite not meeting expectations in one series, he remains hopeful that Thomas Thurnbichler will soon confirm his place in the team.
Ryoyu Kobayashi Surpasses a Legend, Now Aiming for Another; Then Kamil Stoch
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Japanese ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi had a spectacular weekend in Sapporo, winning both World Cup competitions. With a total of 34 victories—surpassing the legendary Jens Weissflog—Kobayashi is now challenging Janne Ahonen’s record and closing in on Kamil Stoch’s tally of 39 wins, all ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim.
Austrians Celebrate: They Have the Crystal Ball Winner in Ski Jumping!
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article announces that with eight competitions remaining in the World Cup season, an Austrian ski jumper is set to win the overall title and claim the coveted Crystal Ball. It highlights the current standings among Daniel Tschofenig, Jan Hoerl, and Stefan Kraft, and notes that history may be made if Austria takes all three top spots in the final classification.
Here's the Weekend Hero in Sapporo: A Big Leap in the Standings
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reports on an international World Cup ski jumping event in Sapporo where Japanese jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi stood out by winning both competitions. His double victory earned him 200 points, propelling him from 15th to 11th overall, while Norwegian Marius Lindvik also improved his ranking. The piece also outlines the small group still in contention for the Crystal Globe and reviews the current standings of notable Polish jumpers.