Ski Jumping
Italy's Historic Day in Winter Sports: Not Just Goggia, Podiums in San Candido and Winterleiten
December 21, 2024 / Gazzetta
The article highlights Italy's successful day in winter sports, particularly in skicross and natural sledding events. Simone Deromedis and Jole Galli achieved podium finishes in San Candido, while Evelin Lanthaler dominated in natural sledding in Winterleiten, contributing to Italy's prominence in winter sports events this weekend.
Poles Missed Their Chance: This Could Have Been Their Best Competition of the Season
December 21, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
The article discusses the recent ski jumping competition in Engelberg where the Polish team failed to secure top positions despite the potential for a successful outcome. Austrian skiers dominated the event, while Polish competitors faced challenges, ultimately finishing outside the top ten.
Inclement weather forces Women’s Engelberg World Cup cancellation
December 21, 2024 / FIS Ski
The second women’s World Cup event in Engelberg, Switzerland, was cancelled due to worsening weather conditions during the first round of competition. Despite hopes of competing after a previous successful event, the athletes faced challenging conditions including fluctuating winds and snow, ultimately leading to the cancellation for safety reasons.
Here’s the reason for Piotr Żyła's disqualification. The coach was furious.
December 21, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Piotr Żyła was disqualified during a ski jumping competition in Engelberg for using an illegal suit, despite being in contention for his best jump of the season. Coach Thomas Thurnbichler and others expressed confusion over the disqualification, emphasizing that it often comes down to luck and measurement discrepancies.
Prevc sets hill record en route to Engelberg World Cup win
December 21, 2024 / FIS
Nika Prevc secured her second victory of the season during the Engelberg World Cup, setting a new hill record with a stunning jump of 140m. Despite a strong performance from Katharina Schmid, Prevc's consistent jumps led her to the top of the podium, marking a significant achievement in a thrilling competition.
Piotr Żyła Disqualified Due to Non-Compliant Suit in Engelberg
December 21, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Piotr Żyła experienced a successful day in Engelberg but ended up disqualified due to a violation regarding his ski suit. The incident was anticipated by Eurosport commentators, who remarked on the suit's features before the event.
Paschke Impresses in Engelberg Qualification
December 20, 2024 / Sportschau
Germany's ski jumper Pius Paschke performed excellently in the qualification round for the World Cup event in Engelberg, securing a strong fifth place with a jump of 133.5 meters. The overall performance of the German team was solid, with all seven competitors qualifying for the main event.
Ski jumping today. World Cup in Engelberg: training and qualifications live report
December 20, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
The World Cup ski jumping events in Engelberg are set to kick off with training and qualification rounds. Polish athletes including Kamil Stoch, Piotr Żyła, and others will compete today, showcasing their skills as they return to the World Cup circuit. The live coverage begins from 15:15 on December 20.
World’s best ski jumpers unite in Engelberg
December 20, 2024 / FIS Ski Jumping
The top ski jumpers in the world will convene in Engelberg, Switzerland from December 20-22 for a pivotal competition ahead of the prestigious Four-Hills Tournament. Pius Paschke and Katharina Schmid lead their respective tours after outstanding starts to the season, with both aiming for continued success at this iconic venue which recently hosted female competitors for the first time.
Injury in the Polish team. Will not compete in Engelberg
December 20, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Poland's ski jumping team has faced a setback with the injury of Pola Bełtowska, who will miss the Engelberg event after hitting the barrier during training. Despite this, the Polish team will still consist of five other competitors in the competition.
Sensational return in Engelberg! He is back in the World Cup and is the best of the Poles
December 20, 2024 / Przegląd Sportowy
Piotr Żyła made a triumphant comeback in the Ski Jumping World Cup, achieving an impressive distance of 133 meters in Engelberg, securing 11th place despite a fall. He was the best performer among the Polish team, with Aleksander Zniszczoł also showing strong results, while other Polish jumpers had a more challenging time during the training session.
Pinkelnig reveals: "Strolz was my very first boss"
December 19, 2024 / Krone
In a recent interview, ski jumper Eva Pinkelnig shared her admiration for fellow athlete Johannes Strolz, revealing that his father was her first boss during her early career as a ski instructor. They discussed their personal journeys, the challenges they've faced in their sports, and the influence of family and support systems on their success.