Ski Jumping
World Cup Ski Jumping at Lake Placid: Mixed Team Competition (Live Coverage)
February 08, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
This article offers live coverage of the World Cup ski jumping event at Lake Placid, focusing on the mixed team competition. It highlights the participation of top Polish ski jumpers including Dawid Kubacki, Paweł Wąsek, Aleksander Zniszczoł, Piotr Żyła, and Jakub Wolny, as well as female competitors Anna Twardosz, Pola Bełtowska, Nicole Konderla, and Natalia Słowik. The mixed team lineup will feature Wąsek, Zniszczoł, Bełtowska, and Twardosz.
Paweł Wąsek Breaks the Magic Barrier in the World Cup! More Good News to Follow
February 08, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Paweł Wąsek finished 11th in the first World Cup event in Lake Placid and achieved a major milestone by surpassing 50,000 Swiss francs in earnings this season. This performance also moved him ahead of Karl Geiger in the prize money rankings, marking a significant achievement for him and Polish ski jumping.
Forfang Wins: Hörl and Tschofenig Join Podium in Lake Placid
February 08, 2025 / krone.at
At the Ski Jumping World Cup in Lake Placid, Norwegian jumper Johann Andre Forfang clinched his sixth World Cup win, with Jan Hörl and Daniel Tschofenig rounding out the podium. Despite challenging wind conditions and mixed results from other competitors, the event showcased top international talent in ski jumping.
Forfang Takes Long-Awaited Victory in Lake Placid
February 08, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian ski jumper Johann André Forfang returned to the top of the podium at the Lake Placid large hill event. Forfang secured a narrow victory over Austrian Jan Hörl by 2.9 points, marking his first individual win in 335 days and his sixth overall World Cup victory. The article details his excellent performance and a rundown of other competitors’ results, including strong jumps from Marius Lindvik and challenges faced by Halvor Egner Granerud.
Ski Jumping: Andreas Wellinger the Only German in the Top 20 in Lake Placid
February 08, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Lake Placid World Cup meeting, German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger emerged as the sole athlete among his compatriots to finish in the top 20. Despite a strong first jump, a crash in the second led to a drop in his ranking, highlighting the team’s overall struggles and prompting discussions about upcoming events and training adjustments.
Johann André Forfang Takes Season's First Individual Win in Ski Jumping
February 08, 2025 / NRK
Norwegian ski jumper Johann André Forfang secured his first individual victory of the season in Lake Placid, ending a 335-day winless streak. The win was particularly emotional as Forfang, who has been open about his father’s serious battle with cancer, dedicated the triumph to his family, and it has been met with high praise from his coaches.
Granerud Overcomes Marathon Drama to Qualify in USA Despite Multiple Setbacks
February 08, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Granerud almost missed his chance to compete in the World Cup event in Lake Placid due to a series of travel mishaps. A passport error and delayed border crossing forced him to use borrowed gear, but he managed a 116.5 meter jump in the qualifiers that earned him a place in the final round.
Reisch Sets Hill Record – Freitag Finishes Fourth
February 08, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the World Cup in Lake Placid, German ski jumper Agnes Reisch set a new hill record of 130.5 meters, though she ultimately finished fifth due to conditions in her first round. Meanwhile, Selina Freitag secured fourth place in a competition marred by strong, unpredictable winds that forced an early restart.
A First for Women’s Jumping, Only a Little Late
February 08, 2025 / Adirondack Daily Enterprise
This article covers a historic women's ski jumping World Cup event in Lake Placid, marking the first time the high-level international competition has been hosted in North America. It highlights the struggles and progress of female ski jumpers, showcasing personal stories and the fight for equal recognition and pay in the sport.
German Ski Jumpers Overcome Qualifying Hurdle in Wind Lottery
February 07, 2025 / sportschau.de
German ski jumpers have successfully qualified for the individual competition at the World Cup in Lake Placid despite persistently challenging wind conditions. The article details the mixed performances of the German team—with highlights from Andreas Wellinger, Philipp Raimund, and rising talent Felix Hoffmann—as they work to regain confidence ahead of the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim.
Women's World Cup Ski Jumping in Lake Placid Cancelled Due to Strong Winds
February 07, 2025 / krone.at
The Women's World Cup ski jumping event in Lake Placid was cancelled due to heavy, disruptive wind gusts. The competition was halted on Friday and has been rescheduled to Saturday at 0:15 MEZ after the jury called for extended pauses in the event.
Ski jumping World Cup returns to Lake Placid
February 07, 2025 / Adirondack Daily Enterprise
The article reports on the return of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup to Lake Placid, highlighting the growth and aspirations of rising American ski jumper Tate Frantz. It also notes the historic addition of a women’s competition, which marks a significant development for the sport in the United States.