Aleksander Zniszczał Reflects on Challenges Faced During Ski Jumping Competition

Aleksander Zniszczał secured an impressive eighth place in Saturday's Summer Grand Prix ski jumping competition held in Wisła Malinka, emerging as the top Polish competitor. However, he faced significant challenges with his take-off throughout both series. Zniszczał candidly admitted feeling tense, which ultimately impacted his performance, but reassured fans that he anticipated an "easier" experience the following day.

Throughout the competition, Zniszczał noted a persistent feeling of tightness that prevented him from fully relaxing. He explained that during the Friday prologue, he had lost his ideal take-off position, leading him to concentrate heavily on adjusting it for Saturday's event. He remains optimistic that his jumps will come more naturally on Sunday.

Trailing closely behind Zniszczał in ninth place was Dawid Kubacki, who also acknowledged that his jumps weren't quite up to par. "If I had to summarize the day, two out of three attempts were good. I'm referring to the trial series and the second competition series," Kubacki reflected.

Kubacki shared that in his first series, he became overly fixated on correcting issues that had plagued him during Friday's competition, particularly his sensitivity at take-off. This preoccupation ultimately affected his jump execution, leaving him lacking speed during the latter part of his jump.

Despite these setbacks, both athletes remain hopeful about their future performances. Zniszczał expressed that his work to enhance his take-off position has increased his confidence. Meanwhile, Kubacki pointed out that, since two of his three attempts were successful, he believes there is considerable potential for improvement ahead.

Source: Polska Agencja Prasowa