Who qualifies for the competition jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen? Felix Hoffmann and Philipp Raimund are among the extended circle of favorites. The start was successful, now the German ski jumpers want to follow up. After Felix Hoffmann’s much-celebrated podium finish and Philipp Raimund’s strong fifth place in Oberstdorf, qualification for the second stop of the 74th […]
Timi Zajc is disqualified at the start of the Four Hills Tournament, from which a German jumper benefits. National coach Stefan Horngacher welcomes the decision and is in a jocular mood. The disqualification of the Slovenian Timi Zajc at the start of the Four Hills Tournament has met with approval among the ski jumpers. “You
Exciting statistic: The opening victory at the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf does not have to be a good omen. For the Slovenian ski jumper Domen Prevc, the dominant opening victory at the Four Hills Tournament on Monday doesn’t necessarily have to be a good omen. Since 2000/01, only twelve out of 25 Oberstdorf winners
On the sidelines of the 74th Four Hills Tournament, Sven Hannawald casually made a surprising revelation. The occasion was a question from ARD commentator Tom Bartels. 24 years have passed since Sven Hannawald’s historic triumph at the Four Hills Tournament. On the sidelines of the opening jump of the 74th edition of the traditional winter
Mikaela Shiffrin takes her 106th World Cup victory in the Semmering slalom. After the race, a burning question needs clarification. Mikaela Shiffrin’s victory in the women’s slalom in Semmering apparently left a sour taste with some competitors. For example, Eurosport reports that the Swiss and Austrian federations had considered a protest. Ultimately, however, no such
It took a long time, but now the decision has been made: German ex-biathletes Erik Lesser, Daniel Böhm, Arnd Peiffer, and Simon Schempp will retrospectively receive the relay gold medal for 2014 at the Winter Games in February. Arnd Peiffer has revealed that he and his former teammates Erik Lesser, Daniel Böhm, and Simon Schempp
Ski jumper Philipp Raimund made a dream start to the 74th Four Hills Tournament with second place in the Oberstdorf qualification. The 25-year-old, with a jump of 132.5 m, had to concede only to top favorite Domen Prevc from Slovenia, raising hopes for the decision on Monday (4:30 PM in the LIVE TICKER). “It was
The 27-year-old Sivert Guttorm Bakken died in a training camp – now a law firm is helping the family. Questions about the cause of death remain open. The Norwegian Ski Federation and the family of Sivert Guttorm Bakken have engaged a law firm after his sudden death in Italy. “This is a common mandate to
Philipp Raimund and Felix Hoffmann lead the German Four Hills Tournament squad. Additionally, Andreas Wellinger and Karl Geiger return to the World Cup. Led by hopefuls Philipp Raimund and Felix Hoffmann, the German ski jumpers are heading into the 74th Four Hills Tournament, starting on Sunday (until January 6). For the first highlight of the
Sprint specialist Laura Gimmler had secured the best results for the DSV team this winter with two sixth-place finishes. Hopeful Laura Gimmler must withdraw at short notice from the Tour de Ski for cross-country skiers, which begins on Sunday. The 32-year-old is “not fully fit,” the German Ski Association announced. The Oberstdorf native will therefore