After the First Round – Only Lanisek in Willingen Outjumped Tschofenig

During the individual jump event in Willingen, Austria’s leading flyer Daniel Tschofenig, who tops the overall World Cup standings, could only be bested in the first round by Slovenian jumper Anze Lanisek. Norwegian Halvor Egner Granerud, finishing third, earned his place in the final round. The article highlights the success of the Austrian team – the so-called ‘Adler’ – as they continue to maintain their winning form in international ski jumping competitions.

The focus remains on the intense competition at Willingen where challenging conditions pushed the athletes to the limit. Despite difficult wind conditions, Tschofenig’s performance remained strong, though he couldn’t match the excellence of Lanisek in this round. The event underscores the high level of competition on the World Cup circuit and the continued excellence in Nordic skiing disciplines from top nations in the sport.