Ski Jumping
Unbelievable! Such a Performance by the Poles in Willingen Was Unpredictable
January 31, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
In the mixed team ski jumping event at Willingen, the Norwegian team clinched victory while the Polish squad, including leader Paweł Wąsek, underperformed and were eliminated after the first round. The article details disappointing jumps from competitors like Anna Twardosz and Paweł Wąsek, alongside controversial adjustments to the jumping bar that further hampered the Polish performance.
“Ridiculous”: Hannawald Criticizes Ski Jumping Scandal
January 31, 2025 / Sport1
The German ski jumping team finished third in the mixed event at Willingen following a controversy surrounding the disqualification of world champion Timi Zajc. Provocative gestures by the Slovenian jumper have stirred reactions, with former star Sven Hannawald condemning the act as 'ridiculous' and 'theater'. The article also reviews past disqualifications and previews upcoming competitions.
DSV Team Third Place – Controversy Over Disqualification
January 31, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the World Cup event in Willingen, the German mixed ski jumping team finished third, albeit with a significant gap to the leaders. The performance of Katharina Schmid, Philipp Raimund, Selina Freitag, and Andreas Wellinger was marred by disqualification controversies involving Slovenian jumper Timi Zajc and a dramatic protest by Anze Lanzisek, as commented on by expert Sven Hannawald.
Polish Top Ski Jumper Omitted! Thomas Thurnbichler Announces Team
January 31, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reports on the Polish ski jumping team selection for the mixed team event in Willingen. Coach Thomas Thurnbichler decided to omit Piotr Żyła despite his excellent performance in training, instead naming Pola Bełtowska, Aleksander Zniszczoł, Anna Twardosz, and Paweł Wąsek to represent Poland. The piece outlines the difficult choices made during training and highlights the strategic considerations for the upcoming World Cup competition.
What happened to Paweł Wąsek?! No one could have predicted such a jump
January 31, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reports on the ski jumping training sessions at the World Cup event in Willingen. While Johann Andre Forfang showcased excellent form by winning both training rounds, Polish ski jumpers Paweł Wąsek and Aleksander Zniszczoł had disappointing performances in the second session, falling far down the rankings. Other members of the Polish team, including Piotr Żyła, Dawid Kubacki, and Jakub Wolny, were also featured in the results.
Leader of the Polish Team Defeated! Surprising Start in Willingen
January 31, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
In the first training session ahead of the World Cup event in Willingen, Johann Andre Forfang impressed with a 143.5-meter jump on the Muehlenkopfschanze. Among the Polish jumpers, Aleksander Zniszczoł stood out with a 135.5-meter jump, although none of the Polish representatives made the top ten. The training session, held on a smaller hill after earlier flights in Oberstdorf, hints at the potential for longer distances in upcoming competitions.
Ski Jumping World Cup in Willingen: Trainings and Mixed Team Contest – Live Coverage
January 31, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
This live report covers the ski jumping World Cup event in Willingen at the Muehlenkopfschanze, where Polish jumpers are putting their skills to the test during training sessions and a mixed team contest. The article highlights key athletes including Paweł Wąsek, who recently brushed near the podium in Oberstdorf, along with Aleksander Zniszczoł, Jakub Wolny, Piotr Żyła, Dawid Kubacki, and others. It also examines the challenging weather conditions and technical adjustments affecting the competition.
World Cup in Willingen – Eva Pinkelnig Absent from the Largest Large Hill
January 30, 2025 / Krone
At the World Cup event in Willingen, the ski jumpers have returned from Japan to compete on what is known as the largest large hill on the circuit. Eva Pinkelnig is missing from the mixed competition as she had previously agreed with her coaching team to skip the event, while the rest of the team prepares for upcoming competitions including Lake Placid and the Junior World Championships.
"Grandpa" Aims for Olympics – Austrian Ski Jumpers Shine Against Ski-Jumping Grandpa Kasai
January 30, 2025 / krone.at
The article profiles ski jumping legend Noriaki Kasai, who at 52 remains active in the Continental Cup while still dreaming of a participation in the 2026 Turin Olympics. It also highlights the performance of young Markus Müller from Klagenfurt, who outperformed Kasai over six jumps to secure a World Cup ticket, and includes insights from former ski jumper Martin Koch on the challenges faced by veteran athletes.
Ski Jumper Katharina Schmid – 'To Loosen Up I Listen to “Dancing Queen”'
January 30, 2025 / sportschau.de
In this episode of the Sportschau Wintersport Podcast, ski jumper Katharina Schmid reflects on her near-retirement before the current season and explains how she rejuvenated her career with renewed passion and impressive performances. She shares a personal tip about listening to ABBA’s 'Dancing Queen' to loosen up and get into the right frame of mind before competitions.
Ski Jumping: Eisenbichler and Leyhe Return in Willingen
January 29, 2025 / sportschau.de
The German ski jumpers, currently in a slump, are set to boost their confidence at the Home World Cup in Willingen ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Veterans Markus Eisenbichler and Stephan Leyhe, among others, are making a brief return as part of an additional squad allowed by the German Ski Association, with top-10 finishes required to secure a spot at the World Championships.
“Father of Success” - Mourning for Ski Jumping Pioneer Baldur Preiml
January 27, 2025 / Krone
Baldur Preiml, the pioneer of ski jumping and known as the 'Father of Austrian Ski Jumping', passed away at the age of 85. His innovative coaching methods helped elevate Austria's status in the sport, producing champions like Toni Innauer and Karl Schnabl.