Ski Jumping
Decision Made Regarding Piotr Żyła: PZN Announces Surprise Selection
March 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The Polish Ski Association has announced that Piotr Żyła has been selected for the Continental Cup weekend in Zakopane after demonstrating excellent performance in Lahti. Following a fifth-place finish and a remarkable second place in recent competitions, this decision seems well-timed and reflects Żyła's positive trajectory in his skiing career.
Janne Ahonen reacts to the current situation in ski jumping: It couldn't be clearer
March 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Janne Ahonen has commented on the recent scandal involving Norwegian ski jumpers who manipulated their suits for competitive advantage. He expressed skepticism over their claims of ignorance regarding the modifications, asserting that such practices compromise safety and integrity in the sport.
Prevc seeks to match Takanashi’s World Cup record
March 19, 2025 / FIS
Nika Prevc is on the verge of equaling an impressive record set by Sara Takanashi in terms of consecutive World Cup wins as she prepares for the Lahti Ski Games. With her eighth straight victory, she stands poised to make history in Finland.
Andreas Wellinger Hits Back at Norwegians Regarding Their Version of the Scandal
March 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Andreas Wellinger, winner of the Raw Air ski jumping tournament, expressed disbelief that the disqualified Norwegian athletes were unaware of manipulations with their jumpsuits. He criticized their claims of innocence and emphasized the unmistakable signs of suit manipulation that every athlete should be able to detect.
Poland may gain a great talent in ski jumping. He is only 15 years old
March 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Kacper Misiek, a 15-year-old skier, has shown significant promise in ski jumping, already achieving early successes in Germany. With dual citizenship, he faces a tough decision regarding which national team to represent in the future, as he dreams of Olympic gold and breaking world records.
Ban for Norway? Expert alarmed: "Now do not just hit hard!"
March 18, 2025 / Krone
Former ski jumper and TV expert Werner Schuster has warned against condemning the Norwegian ski jumping team as a whole after a scandal involving athletes. Schuster emphasizes the need to work through the issues and preserve Norway's long-standing tradition in the sport while acknowledging the serious missteps that have occurred.
Norwegian Ski Jumper Retires Due to Terrible Fall
March 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Sondre Ringen, a promising Norwegian ski jumper, has announced his retirement following a serious injury sustained in December 2023. Ringen had previously shown significant talent in ski jumping, holding records and competing in various championships, but his recent accident has forced him to step away from the sport.
Skisprung-Skandal: Norway Decides Against Closure
March 17, 2025 / SPORT1
The Norwegian Ski Association has made a decision regarding the future of its ski jumping team after controversy about suspension scandals. They confirm they will continue to compete internationally despite earlier considerations to withdraw from the World Cup events.
Ski Jumping Scandal: Severin Freund Speaks Out on Norwegian TV
March 17, 2025 / SPORT1
In an interview on Norwegian TV, ex-world champion Severin Freund addressed the recent scandal in ski jumping regarding manipulation of competition suits. Freund called for a change in the system to prevent fraud and increase deterrent effects of sanctions for violations. His comments come in light of suspensions of several Norwegian athletes involved in the controversy during the World Championships in Trondheim.
World Champion Admits to Cheating. He Reveals What He Did!
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Andreas Kuettel, a former ski jumper, has come forward admitting to cheating during his career by using hair spray on his suit to manipulate the airflow. This revelation comes in the wake of a scandal involving Norwegian ski jumpers who altered their suits to achieve better performance.
Adam Małysz is not concealing, he wants a total revolution
March 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Adam Małysz speaks candidly about the current state of ski jumping in Poland and advocates for significant changes. He criticizes the merging of men's and women's events and presents two revolutionary ideas to rejuvenate the sport.
New World Champion Comes Forward About Cheating: "Sprayed Our Jump Suits with Hairspray"
March 17, 2025 / NRK
Former ski jumping star Andreas Küttel admits to using hairspray on his jump suits to reduce air flow, revealing a culture of cheating in the sport. His allegations come alongside a recent scandal involving Norwegian jumpers and manipulated suits, leading to several suspensions and calls for reform in ski jumping regulations.