Anze Lanisek Triumphs in Innsbruck Qualifications of the Four Hills Tournament

Slovenian ski jumper Anze Lanisek claimed victory in the qualifications for the Innsbruck round of the Four Hills Tournament, continuing his impressive performance from the earlier event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. He soared to a remarkable 134-meter jump, earning a score of 130.1 points, which placed him firmly ahead of Austria's Stefan Kraft, who managed a jump of 124.5 meters, and Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi, who logged a jump of 129 meters.

The qualifications were notably affected by weather conditions, particularly strong and changing winds, which had a significant impact on the athletes' performances. Andreas Wellinger, currently sitting in second place overall, struggled with these conditions and finished in 15th place with a jump of only 119.5 meters.

Among the French competitors, Valentin Foubert secured a place in the finals with a 37th place finish, achieving a 115-meter jump. In contrast, young Jules Chervet faced challenges and landed in the last position with a jump of only 96 meters, thus failing to qualify for the next stage.