Ski Jumping
Extraordinary feat by Poland’s 18-year-old: victory and a hill record in Hinterzarten
September 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak, 18, won the Continental Cup event in Hinterzarten and set a new hill record of 114.5 m in the first round before sealing the win with 105.5 m in the second. He topped Jonas Schuster and World Cup regular Gregor Deschwanden, with Niklas Bachlinger fourth. Tomasiak now leads the Continental Cup standings ahead of the season finale on 18–19 October, which will also decide additional World Cup quota spots for period 1.
Martin Schmitt calls for a rules overhaul in ski jumping, questioning the telemark for safety
September 27, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
German ski jumping legend Martin Schmitt argues that the sport should reconsider requiring the traditional telemark landing, saying it puts athletes in an unnatural position that increases injury risk. His comments follow serious knee injuries to Alexandria Loutitt and Eva Pinkelnig during the pre‑Olympic test in Predazzo, after which FIS pledged safety measures, including likely adjustments to women’s suits. The World Cup is due to open in Lillehammer on November 21, ahead of the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
FIS Ski Jumping Committee reviews equipment rules to improve athlete safety
September 26, 2025 / FIS
At its Autumn Meetings in Zurich, the FIS Ski Jumping Committee proposed targeted changes to women’s suit measurements to address safety concerns after three serious injuries at the Predazzo Summer Grand Prix. The adjustments increase allowable suit circumference in key areas, set a longer minimum sleeve length, and modify crotch measurement to help reduce vertical landing speed and joint stress. The proposal, supported by athlete representative Jernej Damjan, goes to the FIS Council on October 21 and is intended to take effect before the women’s Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal on October 25–26.
Austria’s new ski jumping star? Niklas Bachlinger impresses and eyes World Cup debut this winter
September 24, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Austria’s 23-year-old Niklas Bachlinger has had a breakout Summer Grand Prix season, winning the opener in Wisła and consistently finishing near the top, leaving him in contention for the overall title before the Hinterzarten finale. Coaches, including Andreas Widhoelzl, praise improvements in his takeoff technique and leg strength, and Austrian media suggest he could debut in the World Cup in December. With Austria looking beyond the era of Stefan Kraft and Manuel Fettner, Bachlinger is touted as a potential new team leader.
Is Italy’s Olympic ski jump too dangerous?
September 23, 2025 / Sportschau
Three athletes suffered ACL ruptures during the Olympic test events on the newly rebuilt Predazzo hills for Milan-Cortina 2026, prompting an outcry over safety. German officials and coaches criticize the normal hill profile and tighter suit rules that increased speeds and landing forces, and they expect the FIS meetings in Zurich to address adjustments to both the hill and equipment. Austria withdrew from the large hill event for safety reasons, and the injuries have already ruled out stars like Eva Pinkelnig and Alexandria Loutitt from the Games.
What suddenly changed for the Poles? Adam Małysz reveals details
September 23, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Adam Małysz reacts to Poland’s duo win by Kamil Stoch and Dawid Kubacki at the pre-Olympic test event in Predazzo, calling for caution but acknowledging a key shift: the new, tighter suit rules favor more technical, older jumpers. He criticizes FIS for frequent regulation changes and confusing format tweaks, urging coherent, well‑planned reforms. Małysz notes Paweł Wąsek’s form is improving, praises Anna Twardosz’s progress, and backs head coach Maciej Maciusiak’s Polish-led approach ahead of the winter and the 2026 Olympics.
Star ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt ruled out of 2026 Olympics after serious knee injury
September 23, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Canada’s Alexandria Loutitt tore her ACL in a crash at the Predazzo Summer Grand Prix test event and will miss the entire upcoming season, including the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 21‑year‑old, a 2023 world champion and 2022 Olympic mixed team bronze medalist, confirmed the news on social media, saying she had long planned around the 2026 Games. Canada coach Janko Zwitter said she is in Innsbruck awaiting surgery.
Russians already preparing as IOC clarifies 2026 Olympic rules
September 22, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The IOC confirmed that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be admitted to the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics under the same neutral‑athlete conditions used at Paris 2024, without flags, anthems or participation in the Parade of Nations. Team sports like ice hockey and curling are out; several IFs have already barred sledding sports and biathlon, while skating and ski mountaineering currently allow neutrals. The ultimate decision on Nordic skiing, including ski jumping, will be taken by FIS technical committees meeting in Switzerland on 23–27 September 2025, as Russia’s jumpers complete a training camp in China.
Kamil Stoch leads Poland to victory in Predazzo Summer Grand Prix pairs event
September 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s duo Kamil Stoch and Dawid Kubacki won the Summer Grand Prix pairs competition in Predazzo, delivering dominant jumps throughout three series. Stoch posted 134.5 m twice and then 135.5 m—the longest counting jump of the contest—while Kubacki sealed the win with 137.5 m on the final attempt, beating Slovenia and Japan despite late surges from Ryoyu Kobayashi and Anže Lanišek.
Kamil Stoch speaks after Predazzo victory: “I don’t have to prove anything”
September 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s Kamil Stoch reflected on winning the team duet competition in Predazzo alongside Dawid Kubacki, saying he focused on execution rather than proving himself and delivered three consistently strong jumps. Stoch topped the individual standings with 405.8 points, 10.8 ahead of Ryoyu Kobayashi, while Kubacki posted 380.8 as Poland took the win. The performance boosts Polish optimism ahead of the coming World Cup season and the 2026 Olympic events scheduled in Predazzo.
“A perfect day”: Praise pours in for Kamil Stoch after Predazzo Summer Grand Prix win
September 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Kamil Stoch and Dawid Kubacki won the team (duet) event at the Summer Grand Prix in Predazzo, drawing rave reviews from Polish ski jumping commentators. Analysts highlighted Stoch’s jump series of 134.5 m, 134.5 m, and 135.5 m and suggested his form puts him alongside Jan Hörl and Ryoyu Kobayashi among the standout jumpers of the moment. The competition served as an Olympic test event, and Polish observers noted Predazzo remains a happy venue for Poland.
This is how Kamil Stoch reacted to Poland’s win — pure madness
September 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Kamil Stoch and Dawid Kubacki won the Summer Grand Prix pairs event in Predazzo, with Stoch delivering the most consistent series and being named the top performer of the competition. The Poles’ victory sparked jubilant celebrations, with Stoch literally jumping for joy after Kubacki’s final jump. The result is seen as a positive sign ahead of the Olympic season.