Ski Jumping

Winter Olympics history beckons for Women’s Large Hill contenders

Winter Olympics history beckons for Women’s Large Hill contenders

February 15, 2026 / FIS

The Milano Cortina 2026 Games will stage the first Olympic Women’s Large Hill Individual, creating the most medal events ever for female ski jumpers. The FIS preview names Nika Prevc as favourite but highlights strong challengers including Anna Odine Stroem, Eirin Maria Kvandal, Yuki Ito and other established World Cup competitors.

Everyone saw Kamil Stoch's gesture. The champion bitterly: 'Why did I show it?'

Everyone saw Kamil Stoch's gesture. The champion bitterly: 'Why did I show it?'

February 15, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet

After a disappointing 21st place on the normal hill in Predazzo, three-time Olympic champion Kamil Stoch regretted a hand gesture he made after his jump — holding up six fingers to mark that these are his sixth Olympic Games. Stoch spoke candidly about his struggle this winter, his hopes for the large hill and his low expectations for the team/duet competition.

What a jump by the Pole! He was inches from the podium — big surprise

What a jump by the Pole! He was inches from the podium — big surprise

February 15, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Polish ski jumpers produced strong results at the Continental Cup competition in Oberhof. Jakub Wolny especially shone, finishing fourth in the second contest and narrowly missing the podium, while Dawid Kubacki recorded consistent top-10 placings (7th and 9th). The article also reports other Polish performances and names the day’s top finishers, Jonas Schuster and Maximilian Ortner.

Only nine jumped — absurd scenes at the Olympics

Only nine jumped — absurd scenes at the Olympics

February 15, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet

At the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Olympic ski jumping competition a surprisingly small number of athletes took to the inrun: only nine jumped in the first training round and just eight in the second. Coaches deliberately rested many jumpers to save energy for Monday's team (duet) contest, a decision confirmed by Poland's coach Maciej Maciusiak.

Official: Poland's pair line-up confirmed — Maciej Maciusiak made the decision

Official: Poland's pair line-up confirmed — Maciej Maciusiak made the decision

February 15, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy / Onet

Poland's head coach Maciej Maciusiak has announced the country's pair for the Olympic team event: Kacper Tomasiak will partner Paweł Wąsek. The decision follows Tomasiak's breakthrough (bronze on the large hill and silver on the normal hill) and tactical Polish withdrawal from official training in Predazzo to rest before the pairs competition.

Stroem strikes gold again in historic Olympic Large Hill podium

Stroem strikes gold again in historic Olympic Large Hill podium

February 15, 2026 / FIS

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Anna Odine Stroem won the inaugural Women's Large Hill Individual title, adding to her Normal Hill gold and Mixed Team silver to become a double Olympic champion. Eirin Maria Kvandal took silver after setting a hill record in the final round while World Champion Nika Prevc claimed bronze; Frida Westman finished a career-best fourth and Katharina Schmid missed the final in her last Olympics.

End of the Games for Polish Female Ski Jumpers —

End of the Games for Polish Female Ski Jumpers — "It Touches the Heart"

February 15, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Poland's women’s ski jumping team were eliminated from the Olympics after the first round of the large hill event in Predazzo. Anna Twardosz celebrated a historic 10th place on the normal hill, while young Pola Bełtowska said the Games gave her valuable support and motivation for the future.

Valentin Foubert after 17th on large hill:

Valentin Foubert after 17th on large hill: "I'm leaving mixed feelings"

February 14, 2026 / L'Équipe

Valentin Foubert finished 17th in the large-hill individual contest at the 2026 Olympic Games in Val di Fiemme and described his feelings about his individual events as mixed. He said technique was encouraging but his in-run speed was insufficient, and he is still haunted by just missing a medal with a fifth place on the normal hill earlier in the week.

Domen Prevc crowned on large hill at Milan–Cortina 2026, Valentin Foubert 17th

February 14, 2026 / L'Équipe

Slovenia's Domen Prevc won the Olympic large-hill ski jump at Milan–Cortina 2026. Frenchman Valentin Foubert reached the final but finished 17th, after qualifying 16th in the first round and moving up a place following an opponent's disqualification.

Prevc, Raimund, Kobayashi: Men’s Large Hill ready for take-off at Olympics

Prevc, Raimund, Kobayashi: Men’s Large Hill ready for take-off at Olympics

February 14, 2026 / FIS

After Normal Hill and Mixed Team competition, the men’s Individual Large Hill at Milano Cortina 2026 moves to Predazzo where top jumpers including Domen Prevc, Philipp Raimund and Ryoyu Kobayashi are favourites. The article previews Official Training highlights (longest training jump 143.5m by Prevc) and lists other contenders and training marks ahead of the trial and opening rounds.

DAILY BREAKDOWN 8 – Brazil’s maiden Gold, an Olympic debut and a new Hill record

DAILY BREAKDOWN 8 – Brazil’s maiden Gold, an Olympic debut and a new Hill record

February 14, 2026 / FIS (I Love Snow)

Milano Cortina 2026 reached its halfway mark with historic results across several FIS disciplines: Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won Brazil’s first-ever Winter Olympic gold in the men’s Giant Slalom, Domen Prevc set a new hill record (141.5 m) to claim Large Hill ski jumping gold, Jakara Anthony became the inaugural Olympic dual-moguls champion in Livigno, and Norway prevailed in a chaotic, rain-hit women’s 4×7.5 km relay in Tesero. The report recaps medal winners and highlights of the day across alpine, freestyle, cross‑country and ski jumping events.

Domen's double delight: Prevc wins second Olympic gold

Domen's double delight: Prevc wins second Olympic gold

February 14, 2026 / FIS

Domen Prevc came from behind to win the Men’s Large Hill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Predazzo, landing a hill-record 141.5 m in the final round to secure his second gold of these Games. Ren Nikaido took silver and Kacper Tomasiak bronze, while several other athletes — including Ilya Mizernykh, Artti Aigro and Kamil Stoch — produced notable performances.