Ski Jumping
Sensational Decision by Thomas Thurnbichler: He Scratched a Legend from the World Championships
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article details the controversial decision by Polish ski jumping coach Thomas Thurnbichler regarding the composition of the national team for the World Championships in Trondheim. His selection of Paweł Wąsek, Piotr Żyła, Dawid Kubacki, Aleksander Zniszczoł, and Jakub Wolny—while omitting the veteran Kamil Stoch—has sparked significant debate and criticism over the criteria used for team selection.
This is Not the End of the Fuss Over Alexander Stoeckl! PZN Movement
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Alexander Stoeckl’s sudden departure from the Polish Ski Association (PZN). It explains that board member Rafał Kot has broken the silence by revealing that invitations have been sent to both Stoeckl and Filip Rzepecki to join the board, while noting that even Adam Małysz remains silent on the matter. An extraordinary meeting of the board is scheduled to address communication issues and clear up lingering misunderstandings.
Unbelievable: What Alexander Stoeckl Was Doing on the Side
February 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
A new Norwegian report has shed light on Alexander Stoeckl's activities after his split with the Polish Ski Association (PZN). The Austrian, it turns out, was employed not only in Poland but had also been working in Norway in a role completely unrelated to ski jumping. The revelations come amid controversy involving comments by legendary ski jumper Adam Małysz.
Adam Małysz Dropped a Bomb, Alexander Stoeckl Had Enough – But That’s Not the Worst
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the troubled state of Polish ski jumping, marked by internal strife and a chaotic selection process ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim. Frustrated comments from Adam Małysz and Alexander Stoeckl underline a period of uncertainty, while concerns are voiced over the future competitiveness of the national team.
Ski Jumping Weight Crisis: Maren Lundby Urges Disqualification for Low BMI Athletes
February 16, 2025 / NRK Sport
In this commentary, NRK expert Maren Lundby argues that the current BMI regulations in ski jumping force athletes to cut weight drastically, compromising both their physical and mental health. She contends that the system—by artificially inflating measured BMI due to the way height is taken—unfairly benefits lighter competitors and calls for rule changes, including disqualification for athletes whose BMI falls below a healthy threshold.
Ski Jumping: Kasai Breaks Insane Record – Could Qualify for the World Championships?
February 16, 2025 / SPORT1
Legendary ski jumper Noriaki Kasai set a new record in Sapporo during his 579th World Cup appearance. At 52, he extended multiple age-related records and now faces speculation about a potential nomination for the upcoming Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, which would mark his 14th appearance.
Polish Ski Jumper Achieves Career-Best Result and Overwhelming Joy After the Jump
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Anna Twardosz recorded the best result of her career by finishing 15th in the World Cup event in Ljubno. Her performance, which included jumps of 79.5 m and 79 m to amass 192.9 points, marked a significant improvement over her previous 37th place finish, while Slovenian Nika Prevc continued her dominant season with a victory.
Prevc Wins Again – Austrian Skier Dominates in Ljubno
February 16, 2025 / Krone
Slovenian ski jumper Nika Prevc secured her fourth consecutive victory—and her ninth of the World Cup season—at the home event in Ljubno. With strong performances from Austrian rivals Lisa Eder and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger, the competition set the stage for the upcoming World Championships, especially as the Norwegian team withdrew following an injury to Thea Minyan Björseth.
Ski Jumping: Freitag Beaten Again Only by Prevc
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
Ski jumper Selina Freitag showed excellent form ahead of the World Championships by finishing second in both jumps in Ljubno, narrowly edged out both times by Slovenia’s top competitor Nika Prevc. The article also highlights improvements from world champion Katharina Schmid and a comeback by Luisa Görlich, while a severe fall ended Norwegian jumper Thea Minyan Björseth’s season.
Ski Jumper Selina Freitag a Force in Ljubno
February 16, 2025 / sportschau.de
German ski jumper Selina Freitag impressed at the World Cup in Ljubno by recording two long jumps of 88.0 and 95.5 meters to finish second, only behind series leader Nika Prevc. The article outlines her consistent performance amid varying conditions, contrasts her ease with the struggles of other competitors, and notes injury setbacks for some, including Norway’s Thea Minyan Björseth.
Crash Drama Has Serious Consequences
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
Norwegian ski jumper Thea Minyan Björseth suffered severe injuries to her knee and elbow after a heavy fall during a World Cup event in Ljubno. As a result, she will miss the rest of the season, including the home World Championships in Trondheim. This incident comes on the heels of a similar setback for fellow Norwegian Silje Opseth, who broke her ACL in Sapporo earlier.
He's 52 and Still Not Satisfied! Noriaki Kasai Reveals His Goal
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Ski jumping icon Noriaki Kasai, now 52, has reaffirmed his passion for the sport as he competed in a recent Sapporo World Cup event. Despite finishing 45th in the competition, Kasai maintains that his sights are set on taking part in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, underscoring his enduring dedication.