Ski Jumping
Shampooing for Women, Money for Men: Selina Freitag Criticizes Salary Inequalities
January 02, 2025 / L'Équipe
German ski jumper Selina Freitag condemned the gender-based pay disparities during the Two Nights Tour qualification in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. While she received a bag containing toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, and towels) for her win, her male counterpart Jan Hörl was awarded 3,200 euros. Her coach Heinz Kuttin and other officials have voiced support for addressing these inequalities.
I No Longer Want to Hide Who I Am: Polish Ski Jumper Andrzej Stekala Comes Out
January 02, 2025 / L'Équipe
Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala has publicly come out as gay on his social media. He explained that years of fear and hiding his true self, compounded by the recent loss of his partner, have led him to embrace his identity openly, a rare step for an athlete in conservative Poland.
"Tschofenig Airlines" takes off - Portrait of Daniel Tschofenig
January 02, 2025 / Sportschau
Daniel Tschofenig, at just 22, is making a remarkable mark in the ski jumping world, leading the overall standings of the Vierschanzentournee. After his recent success at the New Year's Jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, he is poised for the biggest achievement of his young career. A rising star in the world of sports, Tschofenig is not only achieving personal heights but is also in a relationship with fellow ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt.
Adam Małysz heads to Austria for discussions on ski jumping issues
January 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Adam Małysz is traveling to Austria amid struggles in the Polish ski jumping team. With Daniel Tschofenig leading the World Cup standings, Polish athletes are facing challenges, and Andrzej Wąsowicz suggests that Małysz should talk with the competitors to improve their performance.
Austrian Ski Jumping Team Defends Against Cheating Allegations
January 02, 2025 / Krone
The Austrian ski jumping team, led by coach Andreas Widhölzl, strongly disputes cheating accusations from Norwegian critics amidst their impressive performance in the Four Hills Tournament. Team members assert their integrity and commitment to regulations, stating their skills and confidence are driving their success.
German Ski Jumpers - Shower Gel and Missing Equality
January 02, 2025 / sportschau.de
The German female ski jumpers faced challenges in the Two Nights Tour both in terms of performance and their ongoing struggle for equality in the sport. Despite some top finishes, the focus was on the disparities in prizes awarded and the need for better support for the athletes.
Polish Ski Jumpers Stripped of Illusions. The Problem is Much Bigger
January 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The recent New Year's competition yielded a dismal outcome for Polish ski jumpers, repeating the worst results of the season with just 17 points. This follows a lack of consistency among the athletes, and there are fears that the team is not effectively communicating with their coach, Thomas Thurnbichler, highlighting deeper issues within the team dynamics.
Shocking news from Poland regarding Ski Jumping and Alexander Stoeckl's remarks
January 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Polish ski jumpers are underperforming this season, notably in the ongoing Four Hills Tournament, leading to rumors of internal team conflicts. Alexander Stoeckl, the sports director of the Polish Ski Association, acknowledges these challenges while emphasizing the importance of strong performances, particularly from Paweł Wąsek, amidst ongoing discussions about coaching changes within the team.
Vierschanzentournee - Eisenbichler and Leyhe withdrawn for Innsbruck jumping
January 02, 2025 / sportschau.de
The Vierschanzentournee ends early for six-time ski jumping world champion Markus Eisenbichler as he is not competing in Innsbruck, having finished 32nd in Garmisch-Partenkirchen without scoring any World Cup points. Coach Stefan Horngacher announced his decision to replace Eisenbichler with Felix Hoffmann after disappointing performances.
Drama Behind the Scenes for Johann André Forfang – Norway's Hope Reveals Back Troubles
January 01, 2025 / NRK
Johann André Forfang, competing in the New Year's ski jumping event in Germany, finished in seventh place. Despite struggling with back issues in the past, he aims to improve his results in the ongoing competition as he trails behind Austrian leader Daniel Tschofenig.
Norway Questions Austria's Ski Jumping Dominance
January 01, 2025 / Krone
Norwegian ski jumping experts have raised concerns over Austria's dominance in the Four Hills Tournament, labeling it 'suspicious' and even 'sick'. The comments come after Austria achieved a triple victory at the tournament’s opening, leading rivals to speculate about potential advantages in equipment or training.
Hayböck Third - Tschofenig Wins New Year's Jumping in Garmisch
January 01, 2025 / Krone
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig won the New Year's Jumping event in Garmisch, marking his second victory in the Four Hills Tournament. Michael Hayböck secured third place, setting a new hill record during the competition.