Ski star Alexis Pinturault expressed doubts that the International Ski Federation (FIS) will succeed in improving safety in alpine skiing. The Frenchman was clear. The three-time world champion Alexis Pinturault expressed doubts that the International Ski Federation (FIS) will succeed in improving safety in alpine skiing. “There have been no real improvements for 20 years,” […]
Austrian ski jumper Eva Pinkelnig has been seriously injured in her knee on the Olympic hill in Predazzo and will miss the upcoming season. The 37-year-old is now heavily criticizing the International Ski Federation (FIS). About a month after her fall on the Olympic hill in Italian Predazzo, Eva Pinkelnig has made serious accusations against
The story of Cyprien Sarrazin resembles a miracle. The French ski racer has endured a brutal ordeal. It resembles a miracle: Cyprien Sarrazin continues on the path to recovery. The French ski star is getting better and better – many months after a horrific fall that put his life in danger. “I’m here. I’m making
Ski jumper Philipp Raimund showed strong performances at the Summer Grand Prix in Austrian Hinzenbach. After his victory on Saturday, the Oberstdorf native finished fourth on Sunday behind local heroes Jan Hörl and Daniel Tschofenig as well as Ryoyu Kobayashi from Japan. “I’m overall quite satisfied with both days,” said Raimund, “the jumps were at
The biathlon sport is celebrating its premiere in Munich. For the first time, numerous world-class athletes are gathering in the Bavarian capital for the Loop One Festival. Here’s how you can follow the event live today. The start of the new biathlon season is happening a bit earlier than usual this season. Even before the
The biathlon sport could lose another permanent top competitor after the retirement of the Bö brothers. French athlete Émilien Jacquelin can imagine ending his career after the Winter Games. Is Émilien Jacquelin currently preparing for his last World Cup winter? This possibility exists, especially since the French biathlon star left his future open during a
Alex Cisar switches from the ski track to high-altitude flight. The 25-year-old is ending his career and becoming a pilot. The Slovenian biathlete Alex Cisar is ending his career at the age of only 25. In the announcement, the two-time 2019 junior world champion explained that he will now work as a pilot. “I can
Martina Ertl was once one of Germany’s biggest ski stars. Now her daughter is taking a big step. Martina Ertl still evokes fond memories for many winter sports fans even at 52 years old. She once won World Championship victories as a technical specialist in the combined and team events, earned three Olympic medals, and
In Poland, the national ski jumping team must reorganize. Now, legend Adam Malysz is following up after the upheaval in spring. In spring, things became turbulent for Poland’s ski jumpers. First, sports director Alexander Stöckl departed after a dispute with Poland’s icon and association president Adam Malysz, then the former top nation also fired coach
At the beginning of the week, Austrian biathlete Felix Leitner announced the end of his active career. Now the 28-year-old speaks with SPORT1 about the background – and hints at serious problems with his federation. Felix Leitner starts promisingly. Three gold medals at Junior World Championships, the 2018 European Championship title in the individual event,