Ski Jumping
There Will Be No Ski Jumping This Weekend – Here’s Why. FIS Had to Do It
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article explains that no World Cup ski jumping competitions will take place this weekend as FIS has scheduled a break. This pause is intended to let the athletes rest and prepare for the upcoming world championships in Trondheim, following competitions in Sapporo and the Four Hills Tournament.
Martin Schmitt Summarizes Kamil Stoch's Sudden Omission
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reports on coach Thomas Thurnbichler’s unexpected decision to bench Kamil Stoch for the World Championships in Trondheim. Former ski jumping champion Martin Schmitt offers his sympathy and encourages the veteran jumper to believe in himself, noting that technical errors can cost valuable meters.
Polish Ski Jumper Suddenly Suspends Her Career Just Before World Championships: Here's Why
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Natalia Słowik has unexpectedly suspended her career just before the World Championships in Trondheim, citing a loss of motivation and subpar recent performances. Coach Marcin Bachleda explained that her decision complicates the plans for the team event, leaving the Polish squad short of a full four-member team.
Local Jumpers Make History in Lake Placid
February 21, 2025 / Lake Placid News
Local U.S. ski jumpers achieved a historic performance during the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Lake Placid. Notably, Tate Frantz secured a silver medal in the individual competition, which helped the U.S. team earn an extra spot on the FIS World Cup circuit, while other events including team podium finishes and Nordic combined contests showcased promising results for local athletes.
Injury Nightmare Confirmed: Norwegian 21-Year-Old Ski Jumper Out for Season with Severe Knee Injury
February 20, 2025 / Eurosport
Investigations have confirmed that Norwegian ski jumper Thea Minyan Bjørseth sustained an extensive knee injury that damaged both cruciate ligaments and a side ligament in her left knee, in addition to injury to her elbow. This severe injury, incurred during a World Cup event in Ljubno where she had set a hill record, forces her to miss the upcoming World Championships in Granåsen and ends her season.
Will the Ski Jumping World Cup Return to TVP? An Important Voice from Woronicz
February 20, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
TVP Sport director Jakub Kwiatkowski has indicated that Television Polska will bid to acquire the rights to broadcast the Ski Jumping World Cup competitions. The article discusses the current broadcasting situation where events are shown on TVN and Eurosport, and speculates that a potential sale of TVN might pave the way for TVP to regain these rights on a wider scale.
Olympic Champion Fights Back Against Lundby's Weight Criticism: 'A Foolish Discussion'
February 20, 2025 / Eurosport
German Olympic ski jumping champion Andreas Wellinger has strongly rejected Maren Lundby’s recent criticism about weight pressure in the sport. Wellinger defends the current BMI threshold used in ski jumping and supports his stance with comments from fellow jumper Karl Geiger, arguing that weight is an easily measurable factor and that high BMI does not preclude top performance.
Ski Jumping: Selina Freitag – Filling Big Footsteps
February 19, 2025 / sportschau.de
Selina Freitag, the 23‐year‐old ski jumper from SG Nickelhütte Aue, is in top form this winter, consistently finishing in the Top 10 and coming close to her first individual World Cup victory. The article also highlights her proud ski jumping heritage – following in the footsteps of her successful brother Richard – and her outspoken stance against the unequal prize money for women in the sport.
Kamil Stoch Reacts to Thomas Thurnbichler’s Sensational Decision
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision to leave Kamil Stoch out of the Polish ski jumping team for the World Championships in Trondheim, scheduled from February 26 to March 9, 2025. Thurnbichler defended his choice by emphasizing that selections were based on the World Cup overall standings, despite Stoch’s recent improvement in Sapporo, and Kamil Stoch’s reaction reflects disappointment but also understanding of the objective criteria.
Unbelievable: What the Most Sensational World Ski Jumping Champion Is Up To
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
This article revisits one of the biggest surprises in 21st-century ski jumping from the 2005 World Championships in Oberstdorf. It details Rok Benković’s unexpected world title win at just 19 years old, his subsequent abrupt retirement, and his shift toward passions such as climbing, poker, and cryptocurrencies, while also recounting reactions from noted figures like Adam Małysz.
Germany on Kamil Stoch: One Word Was Enough
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The decision not to include Kamil Stoch in the Polish ski jumping team for the World Championships in Trondheim has sparked heated debate both domestically and abroad. German media summed up the move with the word 'Paukenschlag'—a term implying a stunning, thunderous blow—while coach Thomas Thurnbichler defended his selection based on World Cup rankings and season results.
World’s Leading Ski Jumper Not Heading to World Championships: An Unprecedented Situation
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article explains that despite his impressive record, world champion Manuel Fettner has been demoted to a reserve status for the upcoming World Championships in ski jumping in Trondheim. Instead, the Austrian coach Andreas Widhoelzl has selected Daniel Tschofenig, Jan Hoerl, Stefan Kraft, Maximilian Ortner, and Michael Hayboeck—athletes who are higher in the overall World Cup standings for the 2024/2025 season. The piece also touches upon the slim chances for Polish jumper Paweł Wąsek, emphasizing the high level of international competition.