Ski Jumping
World Cup in Willingen – Eva Pinkelnig Absent from the Largest Large Hill
January 30, 2025 / Krone
At the World Cup event in Willingen, the ski jumpers have returned from Japan to compete on what is known as the largest large hill on the circuit. Eva Pinkelnig is missing from the mixed competition as she had previously agreed with her coaching team to skip the event, while the rest of the team prepares for upcoming competitions including Lake Placid and the Junior World Championships.
"Grandpa" Aims for Olympics – Austrian Ski Jumpers Shine Against Ski-Jumping Grandpa Kasai
January 30, 2025 / krone.at
The article profiles ski jumping legend Noriaki Kasai, who at 52 remains active in the Continental Cup while still dreaming of a participation in the 2026 Turin Olympics. It also highlights the performance of young Markus Müller from Klagenfurt, who outperformed Kasai over six jumps to secure a World Cup ticket, and includes insights from former ski jumper Martin Koch on the challenges faced by veteran athletes.
Ski Jumper Katharina Schmid – 'To Loosen Up I Listen to “Dancing Queen”'
January 30, 2025 / sportschau.de
In this episode of the Sportschau Wintersport Podcast, ski jumper Katharina Schmid reflects on her near-retirement before the current season and explains how she rejuvenated her career with renewed passion and impressive performances. She shares a personal tip about listening to ABBA’s 'Dancing Queen' to loosen up and get into the right frame of mind before competitions.
Ski Jumping: Eisenbichler and Leyhe Return in Willingen
January 29, 2025 / sportschau.de
The German ski jumpers, currently in a slump, are set to boost their confidence at the Home World Cup in Willingen ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Veterans Markus Eisenbichler and Stephan Leyhe, among others, are making a brief return as part of an additional squad allowed by the German Ski Association, with top-10 finishes required to secure a spot at the World Championships.
“Father of Success” - Mourning for Ski Jumping Pioneer Baldur Preiml
January 27, 2025 / Krone
Baldur Preiml, the pioneer of ski jumping and known as the 'Father of Austrian Ski Jumping', passed away at the age of 85. His innovative coaching methods helped elevate Austria's status in the sport, producing champions like Toni Innauer and Karl Schnabl.
Decision on Kamil Stoch announced by PZN
January 27, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Kamil Stoch, the three-time Olympic champion, has been left out of the Polish team for the upcoming World Cup event in Willingen. After a disappointing performance in Oberstdorf, Coach Thomas Thurnbichler has confirmed the roster for Lillehammer, indicating that Stoch will not participate in the Continental Cup this weekend either.
ÖSV Jumper Jokes About Flying Skills: 'I Would Have Learned It Anyway'
January 27, 2025 / Krone Zeitung
After a mixed weekend in Oberstdorf, Austrian ski jumpers reflect on their performances with both optimism and humor. Jan Hörl, pleased with his fifth place finish, humorously suggested that he could have learned to fly better if there were more opportunities. Meanwhile, teammate Stefan Kraft expressed a desire for more ski-flying events instead of traveling to Willingen for jumps.
ÖSV Podium! Michael Hayböck finishes third in Oberstdorf
January 26, 2025 / Krone
In the latest Ski Flying World Cup event held in Oberstdorf, Austrian ski jumper Michael Hayböck secured a third-place finish. He managed to land at 229.5 meters in challenging wind conditions, finishing behind Norway's Johann Andre Forfang and Slovenia's Domen Prevc, who took the top honors.
Ski Jumping: Seifriedsberger Wins in Japan – Freitag Only in Top Ten
January 26, 2025 / sportschau.de
Austrian ski jumper Jacqueline Seifriedsberger won the women’s individual event in Zao, Japan, with jumps of 99.0 and 94.5 meters. German contenders Selina Freitag and Katharina Schmid struggled, finishing eighth and twelfth respectively, as difficulties with the start gate and wind conditions affected their performances.
Ski Jumping – Seifriedsberger Wins in Japan; Only Freitag in Top Ten
January 26, 2025 / sportschau.de
Austrian ski jumper Jacqueline Seifriedsberger won the women’s individual event in Zao, Japan, with jumps of 99.0 and 94.5 meters. German athletes Selina Freitag and Katharina Schmid fell short of their potential—finishing eighth and twelfth—largely due to a changed starting gate and challenging wind conditions, which has widened the gap in the overall World Cup standings.
Thomas Thurnbichler speaks frankly: Paweł Wąsek's head wasn't quite functioning
January 26, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Thomas Thurnbichler, the coach of the Polish ski jumpers, spoke candidly about Paweł Wąsek's performance after he achieved a remarkable fourth place in the Oberstdorf ski flying competition. Thurnbichler noted that despite a challenging start, Wąsek overcame mental hurdles to deliver a strong performance.
Ski Flying: Slovenia Celebrates - DSV Eagles Disappoint Again
January 26, 2025 / Sportschau
At the ski flying event in Oberstdorf, Slovenian jumper Domen Prevc claimed victory while the German team continued to struggle, with Karl Geiger being the best performer in 11th place. The DSV team, including Andreas Wellinger and Pius Paschke, faced ongoing challenges, with Wellinger indicating a lack of confidence.