Adler "curses" colleague: "I hate you, dude!"

Originally published in Krone on January 05, 2025

Adler "curses" colleague: "I hate you, dude!"

During a training jump, ÖSV ski jumper Jan Hörl soared to a distance of 139.5 meters. Just before teammate Daniel Tschofenig's turn, Hörl's approach was unexpectedly shortened.

Hörl’s accomplishment prompted Tschofenig to express his frustration in a light-hearted tone that could be heard by ORF microphones: "Jan, I hate you, dude!" He added, "What a pain in the neck!" This humorous exchange highlighted the playful atmosphere among the athletes as they geared up for the qualifying round in Bischofshofen this Sunday.

This situation perfectly illustrates how well the Austrian ski jumpers bond together, even amid competitive stress. A better demonstration of their great team spirit would be hard to find!