Ski Jumping
Triple Victory - Red-White-Red Dominates at Bergisel
January 04, 2025 / Krone
Austria's ski jumpers continue to showcase their dominance, achieving a triple victory at Bergisel during the Four Hills Tournament. Stefan Kraft narrowly beat last year's winner Jan Hörl and current tour leader Daniel Tschofenig by just 1.4 points. This victory not only marks Kraft's first win in Innsbruck but also places him at the top of the overall standings as the competition heads to Bischofshofen.
Vierschanzentournee: Austria Dominates Again in Innsbruck
January 04, 2025 / Sportschau
In the latest round of the Four Hills Tournament, Austria's Stefan Kraft claimed victory in Innsbruck, further solidifying his lead in the overall standings. Despite Pius Paschke's strong performance, finishing eighth, the overall competition appears to be a neck-and-neck race among the top Austrian jumpers. In contrast, Germany’s Karl Geiger did not qualify for the final round, reflecting a challenging day for the German team.
70 Years of Tradition Lost: This Competition Will Disappear from the Four Hills Tournament
January 04, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The article discusses the end of the traditional daylight competition at the Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck, part of the Four Hills Tournament, due to new lighting plans. This change comes after a long-standing tradition that has lasted for 70 years, where competitions were held without artificial lighting. The article highlights the significance of this change for both the event and its history.
Four Hills Tournament: Jan Joerl Dominates Qualifications in Innsbruck, Frenchman Valentin Foubert 30th
January 03, 2025 / L'Équipe
In the latest qualification round of the Four Hills Tournament held in Innsbruck, Austrian jumper Jan Joerl triumphed with a jump of 135 meters, placing him at the second position overall. French competitor Valentin Foubert qualified for the final, securing the 30th place with a jump of 118 meters.
Forfang second best in qualifying – all the Norwegians ready for the event in Innsbruck
January 03, 2025 / Eurosport
Johann André Forfang finished second in the qualifying round for the third event of the ski jumping tour in Innsbruck. He trailed only Austria's Jan Hörl, who had the longest jump of the session at 135 meters. All Norwegian competitors successfully qualified for the main event.
Shampooing for Women, Money for Men: Selina Freitag Criticizes Salary Inequalities
January 02, 2025 / L'Équipe
German ski jumper Selina Freitag condemned the gender-based pay disparities during the Two Nights Tour qualification in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. While she received a bag containing toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, and towels) for her win, her male counterpart Jan Hörl was awarded 3,200 euros. Her coach Heinz Kuttin and other officials have voiced support for addressing these inequalities.
I No Longer Want to Hide Who I Am: Polish Ski Jumper Andrzej Stekala Comes Out
January 02, 2025 / L'Équipe
Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala has publicly come out as gay on his social media. He explained that years of fear and hiding his true self, compounded by the recent loss of his partner, have led him to embrace his identity openly, a rare step for an athlete in conservative Poland.
"Tschofenig Airlines" takes off - Portrait of Daniel Tschofenig
January 02, 2025 / Sportschau
Daniel Tschofenig, at just 22, is making a remarkable mark in the ski jumping world, leading the overall standings of the Vierschanzentournee. After his recent success at the New Year's Jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, he is poised for the biggest achievement of his young career. A rising star in the world of sports, Tschofenig is not only achieving personal heights but is also in a relationship with fellow ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt.
Adam Małysz heads to Austria for discussions on ski jumping issues
January 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Adam Małysz is traveling to Austria amid struggles in the Polish ski jumping team. With Daniel Tschofenig leading the World Cup standings, Polish athletes are facing challenges, and Andrzej Wąsowicz suggests that Małysz should talk with the competitors to improve their performance.
Austrian Ski Jumping Team Defends Against Cheating Allegations
January 02, 2025 / Krone
The Austrian ski jumping team, led by coach Andreas Widhölzl, strongly disputes cheating accusations from Norwegian critics amidst their impressive performance in the Four Hills Tournament. Team members assert their integrity and commitment to regulations, stating their skills and confidence are driving their success.
German Ski Jumpers - Shower Gel and Missing Equality
January 02, 2025 / sportschau.de
The German female ski jumpers faced challenges in the Two Nights Tour both in terms of performance and their ongoing struggle for equality in the sport. Despite some top finishes, the focus was on the disparities in prizes awarded and the need for better support for the athletes.
Polish Ski Jumpers Stripped of Illusions. The Problem is Much Bigger
January 02, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The recent New Year's competition yielded a dismal outcome for Polish ski jumpers, repeating the worst results of the season with just 17 points. This follows a lack of consistency among the athletes, and there are fears that the team is not effectively communicating with their coach, Thomas Thurnbichler, highlighting deeper issues within the team dynamics.