Ski Jumping
Nika Prevc “confident” after opening 'Two Nights Tour' victory
December 31, 2024 / FIS
Nika Prevc achieved an impressive victory in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen World Cup, successfully starting the 2024/25 'Two Nights Tour'. The defending champion and current World Cup titleholder secured her third win of the season, finishing ahead of Norway's Eirin Maria Kvandal and Austria's Eva Pinkelnig, who set a new hill record during the event.
Dawid Kubacki disagrees. Here is the whole truth about the announcement regarding him
December 31, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Dawid Kubacki expressed his frustration over being left out of the Polish team for the World Cup in Engelberg, stating there were inaccuracies in the published announcement from PZN. Despite claiming that his inclusion was based on his training performances, his exclusion contradicted the coach's statements about a mutual decision. Kubacki shared insights into his struggles and hopes for improvement ahead of the upcoming competitions.
Impossible mission for Dawid Kubacki. Better news for other Poles
December 31, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Polish ski jumpers are eager for high placements in Garmisch-Partenkirchen amidst tough qualifying rounds. While Jakub Wolny and Piotr Żyła face promising matchups, Dawid Kubacki's challenge against Michael Hayböck looks daunting due to his current form. The New Year's competition in Garmisch is set for 1 January.
Dawid Kubacki's Alarming Words: A Bitter Summary of the Situation
December 31, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Dawid Kubacki expressed his disappointment following his struggles in the Four Hills Tournament, specifically addressing his poor performance in Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Despite past successes at these venues, Kubacki has been unable to regain his optimal form and reflects on the missteps leading to his current challenges.
Prevc Dominates Opening Jump of the Two Nights Tour
December 31, 2024 / Sportschau
Nika Prevc displayed her top form in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, securing an impressive victory in the opening event of the Two Nights Tour. Despite strong performances from German jumper Agnes Reisch and others, Prevc's jumps of 134 and 135.5 meters earned her first place comfortably, continuing her success from the previous year.
ÖSV Eagles Fly Away in the New Year's Jump Qualifiers
December 31, 2024 / krone.at
Austrian ski jumpers dominated the qualification round for the New Year's Jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with Jan Hörl taking the top spot followed closely by Daniel Tschofenig and Michael Hayböck. All seven Austrian athletes advanced to the knockout rounds of the competition slated for January 1.
Tension in the Polish Jumpers’ Team: Thomas Thurnbichler Responds to Aleksander Zniszczoł
December 31, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
After a lackluster start to the Four Hills Tournament, tensions rose within the Polish ski jumping team. Aleksander Zniszczoł harshly criticized the coaching staff, prompting a firm response from coach Thomas Thurnbichler, who clarified their approach following Zniszczoł's comments about his performance in the opening competition.
Storm after the first TCS competition. Star shouts: it's crazy!
December 31, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
The first event of the 73rd Four Hills Tournament saw Austrians dominate, leading to unrest among their rivals. Norwegian Halvor Egner Granerud expressed skepticism about the Austrian advantage, while comments from the athletes raised questions about the unusual dominance. Stefan Kraft remarked that such dominance won’t last forever, adding fuel to ongoing discussions about the competition.
Aiming for Overall Victory - Caution After Tour Dream Start of Our ÖSV Eagles
December 30, 2024 / Krone
The ÖSV trio of Stefan Kraft, Jan Hörl, and Daniel Tschofenig dominated at the Tour kickoff in Oberstdorf, making a significant impact. Coach Andreas Widhölzl expresses joy but warns that the journey is long until the Bischofshofen event, emphasizing the need for focus through the upcoming competitions.
Vierschanzentournee - Triple Victory for Austria, Paschke Just Misses Podium
December 30, 2024 / Sportschau
In the opening jump of the 73rd Vierschanzentournee, Stefan Kraft of Austria claimed victory with his compatriots Jan Hörl and Daniel Tschofenig finishing second and third respectively. German jumper Pius Paschke narrowly missed a podium finish, demonstrating strong performance in front of a large crowd.
Ski Jumping: Selina Freitag Wins Qualification in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
December 30, 2024 / sportschau.de
Selina Freitag emerged victorious in the qualification round for the first jump of the Two Nights Tour in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, scoring 137.8 points. Her performance, with a jump of 132.5 meters, sets a positive tone as the competition begins on New Year's Eve.
'Two Nights Tour' a “huge step” for women’s ski jumping – Loutitt
December 30, 2024 / FIS
Alexandria Loutitt, a trailblazer in women’s ski jumping, discusses her experiences ahead of the Two Nights Tour in Germany. She reflects on her past achievements, the significance of this tour, and the potential for women's ski jumping to grow akin to men's prestigious events like the Four Hills Tournament.