Enough second places — Jan Hörl: “I have what it takes to win”

Austrian ski jumper Jan Hörl enters the Olympic winter determined to turn podium finishes into victories. After what he calls his best season to date, the Salzburg native says he carried a good feeling through the summer, even if the first training phase was a bit bumpy.

Hörl explains that recent wind‑tunnel sessions helped finalize key set‑up details, giving him confidence ahead of the World Cup opener in Lillehammer on Friday. He embraces the pressure of expectations, stating he has the tools to win and wants to capitalize on his early form at the start of the season.

The interview, conducted by Krone, centers on Hörl’s preparation, handling of pressure, and ambitions for the coming World Cup campaign in what is an Olympic season.