Ski Jumping
ÖSV-Adler Hayböck Unexpectedly Retires at Season’s End
February 04, 2025 / sportschau.de
Austrian ski jumper Michael Hayböck has announced his retirement at the end of the season. The veteran, known for several World Cup podiums and a silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics in the team event, cites his new role as a father and a desire to focus on family as key reasons for ending his career.
Ski Jumping – The Surprise: ÖSV Eagle Ends His Career
February 04, 2025 / krone.at
Austrian ski jumper Michael Hayböck has announced his retirement at the end of the season, surprising the ski jumping community. Known for his impressive World Cup record with 367 starts, 60 podium finishes, and 17 wins, Hayböck said he now wants to focus on family life, especially his new role as a father.
Contradictory Message for Opseth Following Knee Injury
February 04, 2025 / Eurosport
Ski jumper Silje Opseth must undergo surgery following a knee injury sustained during a recent World Cup event in Japan. Initial reports suggested no operation was necessary, but further examinations revealed a torn ligament, effectively ending her season and ruling her out of the World Championships in Trondheim. Opseth expresses mixed emotions about the unexpected turn of events as she now turns her focus towards the upcoming Olympic season.
This is Why Thomas Thurnbichler Is Skipping the Event – Key Remarks About Kamil Stoch
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Thomas Thurnbichler has decided to forgo the upcoming World Cup event in Japan (Sapporo) due to severe jet lag issues and family commitments, including the recent birth of his child. He also revealed that Kamil Stoch, who is currently not included in the U.S. squad for Lake Placid competitions, will resume training in Zakopane and eventually rejoin the team for the Sapporo event.
Polish Ski Jumping Team Selection for Next World Cup Confirmed
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The Polish Ski Association has confirmed the lineup for the upcoming World Cup event in Lake Placid. Despite mixed results at Willingen, coach Thomas Thurnbichler has decided to retain the same five athletes – Dawid Kubacki, Paweł Wąsek, Aleksander Zniszczoł, Piotr Żyła, and Jakub Wolny – to compete in the next round of competitions.
Germany Paid for a Terrible Performance. Stefan Horngacher's Troubles
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the latest Nations Cup standings in ski jumping, highlighting the dominant performance of the Austrians and the shifting positions in the rankings. It focuses on the German team’s disappointing display—particularly the issues surrounding Stefan Horngacher’s squad—which has dropped them to third place, while the Norwegians have surged to second. The piece also notes that the Polish team remains in fifth place with a modest score.
Earnings of the Top Polish Ski Jumper in the World Cup: Six Times Less Than the Leader
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reports on the wage standings in the Ski Jumping World Cup, highlighting that 22‐year‐old Daniel Tschofenig has earned over 300,000 Swiss francs this season, leading both the overall ranking and the earnings list. It compares his earnings with those of other competitors – including Poles such as Paweł Wąsek, Aleksander Zniszczoł, and Dawid Kubacki – and notes that the top Polish jumper earned six times less than the World Cup leader, with further comparisons to other athletes like Jan Hoerl and Pius Paschke.
World Cup Standings After Willingen: Dominance on Display
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reviews the latest World Cup standings in ski jumping following the Willingen competition. It highlights Daniel Tschofenig’s dominant performance as he leads the overall classification, and it details how several Polish jumpers, including Dawid Kubacki, Paweł Wąsek, Aleksander Zniszczoł, Jakub Wolny, Kamil Stoch, and Piotr Żyła, have seen their rankings drop.
When are the Ski Jumping World Cup Competitions? Here’s the 2024/25 Season Schedule
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
This article presents the schedule for the Ski Jumping World Cup for the 2024/25 season, detailing the dates, venues, and broadcasting information. It also reviews last season’s Polish team performances while expressing hope for a breakthrough by one of the athletes in the upcoming competitions.
Disastrous Performance by the Poles in Willingen: Hopes for a Podium Fade
February 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
At the international ski jumping event in Willingen, the Polish team failed to live up to expectations. Despite being in contention early on, their best result came from Paweł Wąsek, who ultimately finished 17th, while other team members also underperformed, dampening podium hopes.
Forfang on the Podium in Willingen After a Huge Jump
February 02, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian ski jumper Johann André Forfang claimed second place at the World Cup event in Willingen after a spectacular jump, posting a final round leap of 152 meters. Although he was edged out by Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig, Forfang’s consistent performance and recent string of podium finishes set him up well heading into upcoming events in Lake Placid (USA) and Sapporo (Japan).
Wellinger Finishes Twelfth in Willingen as Tschofenig Wins Again
February 02, 2025 / Sport1
At the home World Cup event in Willingen, Andreas Wellinger provided a much-needed glimmer for the struggling German ski jumping team by finishing twelfth. Meanwhile, Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig claimed victory with impressive jumps, and the German team once again failed to place a jumper in the top 10.