Ski Jumping
TVN's Decision is Unbelievable! Iconic World Cup Ski Jumping Competitions Removed from Air
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Two World Cup ski jumping competitions scheduled for March have been moved from TVN to the Metro station. The article details the scheduling changes and discusses potential impacts on ratings, as well as noting the absence of key Polish athletes in the competition for the season's title.
Famous Ski Jumper Withdraws from World Championships – Dire News
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Egner Granerud has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Trondheim due to a knee injury sustained during a training camp in Lillehammer. In a press conference, Granerud expressed his despair over missing the competition, and further medical evaluations confirmed that surgery is required. The 28‐year‐old, a multiple medalist at previous championships and a two-time World Cup winner, now faces a setback ahead of one of the biggest events in ski jumping.
Female High Flyers – Women Jump Further Than Men
February 21, 2025 / krone.at
The article discusses the debate over media visibility and fair pay for professional female ski jumpers. It highlights that although the hill record at the venue is held by a woman, male competitors earn significantly more prize money, and this issue is set against the backdrop of the World Cup weekend in Hinzenbach.
Kamil Stoch Threatens to Show the Middle Finger Over Exclusion from World Championships
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The article details the controversy surrounding the exclusion of 37-year-old Kamil Stoch from the Polish team for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Former ski jumper Jan Ziobro criticizes Austrian coach Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision, warning that if Stoch retires soon, the loss of his expertise could be marked by a symbolic middle finger gesture.
Thomas Thurnbichler Breaks Ranks: Surprising Insights
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Thomas Thurnbichler, the Austrian ski jumping coach, has deviated from the norm by arranging for the Polish ski jumpers to stay in separate accommodation during their preparations for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. This bold decision, which has been in the works for months, is designed to provide the athletes with a calm and distraction-free environment.
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Granerud's World Championship Dream Shattered: 'I Immediately Knew Something Was Wrong'
February 21, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Egner Granerud suffered a severe knee injury during training ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim, which has forced him to miss the competition. The injury, involving a torn ligament, will require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation, ending his hope of competing on home soil.
Great Champion Will Not Compete at the World Championships! Urgent Notice Issued
February 21, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Sensational news has emerged just ahead of the Ski Jumping World Championships in Trondheim. Halvor Egner Granerud, a two-time Crystal Globe winner and former Four Hills Tournament champion, will miss the event due to a serious knee injury that may require surgery, dealing a major blow to the Norwegian team, especially in team events.
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.